Monday, February 24, 2025
Adults aged 50 and older are the fastest-growing age group of those experiencing homelessness, making up nearly half of the single-adult homeless population, which is estimated to triple over the next decade. Older adults are especially vulnerable to becoming homeless, as many live on fixed incomes that are insufficient to…
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Once again, we’ve made it to Friday! That means it’s time to recap the major developments of the past week, and to gear up for what may be in store next. FY2024 CoC Program Awards As of the time of this message, we understand that communities are still awaiting award…
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As Congress is still deciding how much funding federal programs will receive in FY25, the House of Representatives’ current budget resolution would impose cuts in federal spending of $1.5 trillion over the next decade. Up to one half of that amount (at least $880 billion) could come from Medicaid, the…
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Secretary Scott Turner recently directed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) staff to halt any pending or future enforcement actions related to HUD’s 2016 Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs Rule. Importantly, the Equal Access Rule is still in…
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) appreciates the difficult financial situation the State of Illinois is in. The projected budget deficit for FY26 forces our elected officials to make tough choices. But with cost-of-living increases leading to greater homelessness across the state, maximizing the support provided to those experiencing homelessness…
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As temperatures in Chicago drop to dangerous lows, the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is acutely aware of the dire impact severe cold has on our neighbors experiencing homelessness. While resources are available, we recognize the urgent need for more accessible and comprehensive cold weather responses to ensure everyone…
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It has been another active week across the federal government regarding programs and policies that impact our work to end homelessness. As promised, we want to take a moment to make sure you know what actions we are tracking at the Alliance and what you might expect from us in…
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Por Sam Paler-Ponce, Director Asociado de Políticas de la Ciudad, y Melissa West, Abogada de planta y Miembro de Equal Justice Works La información proporcionada tiene como finalidad servir únicamente como información general y no se considera un consejo legal. No debe tomarse como una orientación para su situación legal…
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Over the last several years, communities across the United States—including urban, suburban, and rural places—have seen a rapid and alarming rise in the number of people experiencing homelessness. With too few resources to address the fast-growing demand, unsheltered homelessness has also risen at an alarming rate, with more people sleeping…
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bell hooks said that love is profoundly political and that our deepest revolution will come when we know this truth. She went on to say, “the moment that we choose love, we begin to move against domination, against oppression…we begin to move towards freedom.” Last year, the Alliance shared the…
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