A Clear Mission
Since 1980, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) has had a clear mission: “We organize and advocate to prevent and end homelessness, because we believe housing is a human right in a just society.”
Charles leads and serves today, Charlese prepares for tomorrow
Almost 25 years ago, Charles Jenkins made a vow to turn his life around. Charles went on to become one of the longest serving community leaders at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. And whenever he can include her, the devoted father brings along his youngest child, Charlese. “When she asks if she can come...x
Ben Folds to Headline Hopefest
Ben Folds will perform at CCH’s Hopefest with yMusic, a NYC-based sextet ensemble, at the Park West on Saturday, May 16. Tickets will be $40 for general admission and a limited number of VIP Reserved tickets will be available for $85 each when the tickets go on sale, Friday March 6 at 11:00 a.m. “I don’t recall ever being quite so excited about an album I’m making,” Folds says. “It’s just that we don’t often get to make a record that we’ve never heard before. The arrangements you will hear on this record are straight up rock – not ornamentation.”x
New guidebook offers practical information on complex legal issues faced by homeless youth living in Illinois
The new Homeless Youth Handbook is now available online at www.homelessyouth.org A 17-chapter guidebook, it was written in collaboration with attorneys from the Baker & McKenzie law firm, United Airlines, and CCH. “This is a valuable guide for homeless youth, including unaccompanied youth living without the support of a parent or guardian, as well as...x
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