Wednesday, June 25, 2025
On June 11, participants in CCH’s Horizons Creative Writing Program gathered with family, friends, and CCH staff at the American Writer’s Museum to celebrate their creative work. The annual showcase featured live readings of poetry participants wrote over the past year through the program. Twelve participants shared original poems exploring…
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Although legally adults, youth who age out of foster care struggle with some aspects of living on their own. Including finding safe, affordable housing. And supporting themselves. Youth who age out of foster care are at a much higher risk of experiencing homelessness. In fact: Roughly 25–33% of youth and young adults…
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We are excited to welcome Joshua Perrin (he/him/his) as our Communications and Program Manager. He joins Funders Together in this role after serving as Senior Communications Manager at the Center for the Study of Social Policy.
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There are several homeless shelters in Cincinnati. Some assist families and others assist single adults experiencing homelessness. But if you need help, there’s no need to contact all of them. If you are experiencing homelessness or are about to become homeless, please call the CAP Helpline at 513-381-7233. The CAP…
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By Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity, and Transformation This year, staff, grassroots leaders, and partners from the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) advocated for several statewide measures that would help remove barriers for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness. The Illinois General Assembly wrapped up its…
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In the work for housing justice and a liberated world, it is important to hold the “both/and” — recognizing that two truths or feelings can exist side by side. And so, it is with a mix of sadness, deep gratitude, and respect the Funders Together Board of Directors announces that…
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Funders Together to End Homelessness proudly celebrates the historic appointment of Renee M. Willis as the new President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).
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Leaders in Congress are attempting to make significant cuts to Medicaid and other vital services through President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The bill, approved by the House last Thursday, would cut nearly $700 billion in Medicaid spending over the next decade to fund tax cuts for the wealthiest individuals. …
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On April 22, Funders Together staff joined advocates from across the country at the U.S. Capitol for the Housing NOW! Rally in Washington, D.C. Held one year after the Housing Not Handcuffs Rally on Johnson v. Grants Pass at the Supreme Court of the United States, featured speakers representing national…
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By Michael Nameche, Director of Development With much of Chicago focused on Beyonce’s concert at Soldier Field last Thursday night, at the same time a smaller but also impressive gathering of about 80 people convened at Impact House in downtown Chicago at CCH’s 17th Annual Justice Circle event. The…
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