Thursday, July 24, 2025
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) condemns an executive order signed today by President Trump, which encourages state and local governments to rob U.S. citizens of their rights and basic human dignity rather than take meaningful steps to solve homelessness. The order prioritizes federal funding for jurisdictions that take punitive…
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The reality of working full-time without housing. “Skyrocketing rents, low wages, and a lack of tenant rights have produced a startling phenomenon. People with full-time jobs cannot keep a roof over their head.” So reads the introduction to the recently released bestselling book: There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless…
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is proud to announce its newest class of college scholarship recipients. In June, we welcomed six recent high school graduates into the program during a celebratory luncheon attended by friends, family, and CCH staff. The event honored the students’ achievements and celebrated their upcoming…
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On June 30 and July 1, funders convened in Washington, D.C. during our 2025 Funders Institute. During the event, participants learned from movement leaders about what is needed from philanthropy in this moment and why showing up and working differently is essential to move towards the future we want to see….
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For decades, HtH has raised funds for HUGSS (hats, under-thermals, gloves, scarves and socks to gift to individual men, women, and youth experiencing homelessness in the greater Austin area. Details to come…
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When summer temperatures soar, unsheltered individuals – those without stable housing – face extreme health risks. The combination of heat exposure, lack of water, and inadequate rest can lead to serious consequences. Health Impacts of Living Unsheltered in Summer Exposure to prolonged high temperatures significantly increases mortality among people experiencing…
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) is deeply alarmed by the passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law by President Trump last week. The budget reconciliation bill includes devastating cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), assistance that millions of low-income Americans rely on to survive….
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By Tony Richardson, Funders Together Board Chair and Bianca Alston, Funders Together Vice Board Chair After deep reflection on our values and conversations across the organization, Funders Together to End Homelessness is now called Funders Together for Housing Justice. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to addressing unstable housing, accessibility…
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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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