Friday, January 23, 2026
As winter grips our community and temperatures plunge, many of our neighbors experiencing homelessness are facing not just discomfort — but potentially life-threatening danger. Street Reach can help. When someone sleeps on the street during cold weather, they run the risk of hypothermia, frostbite, and other severe cold-related injuries. Exposure…
Learn MoreThursday, December 18, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part of the solution to homelessness in our community. Thanks to your generosity, Strategies to End Homelessness has made significant progress. But the crisis continues, and your support today will fuel the work that protects our neighbors,…
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Gregory (16), Greg, and April Harris A child of Jamaican immigrants, April Harris grew up near Pittsburgh, PA with her brother Conrad. Her childhood was humble, but peaceful, and involved lots of road trips around the country. “We lived a really good life,” says April. She met her husband Greg…
Learn MoreWednesday, December 17, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, the team at Funders Together for Housing Justice took time to reflect on a year marked by transformation, transition, and deepened commitment to our mission. From a defining name change to leadership shifts and an increasingly hostile political environment, this year asked us to show…
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Greetings,I hope you and your families are well as you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day 2026. Our most recent election was November the 4th when women, men, democrats, social democrats and independents swept all of the races. The key phrase being used by every single advocate was on…
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Looking back on 2024, we want to share a story that shows exactly what your support makes possible for families in our community — and why your continued generosity matters. Late last year, “Kate” and her young son found themselves in crisis. After losing her job, Kate could no longer keep…
Learn MoreWednesday, November 26, 2025
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is deeply saddened to hear reports of an apparent homicide outside a Loop restaurant early Sunday morning, November 23. While details remain limited, our understanding is that the victim was experiencing homelessness, which left him vulnerable to this tragic and senseless attack. No…
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Stay safe and warm this winter No one should face the cold alone. This winter, a Daytime Cold Shelter and an Overnight Winter Shelter are available to keep our community safe during the cold winter months. Daytime Cold Shelter Location: St. Anthony Center, 1615 Republic Street (Over-the-Rhine) Hours: 6:00 AM…
Learn MoreTuesday, November 18, 2025
On November 13, 2025, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) regarding the distribution of $3.9 billion in annual federal funding to address homelessness. This notice came after the Trump administration rescinded a plan to provide two years of funding to Continuums of Care (CoC), the entities that bring together the homeless services system…
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When co-interim CEOs Maegan Scott and Jessica Venegas of Funders Together for Housing Justice (FTHJ) meet to reflect on their time leading the organization, their conversation reveals deep alignment on values, shared purpose, and an unwavering commitment to housing justice. What follows is an excerpt from that exchange about leadership,…
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