Nia Hill wants you to know that the West Side of Chicago has great people who do great things. Born and raised in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, she also understands first-hand the barriers that residents in these systemically marginalized communities face. “A quick Google search tells you what you want to know,” said Nia on … Continue reading Nia remembers her roots as she spreads her wings
CCH’s 3rd Annual Wing Eating Contest was held on September 28 at Woodie’s Flat. Ten fearless competitors squared off to see who could eat the most wings in 30 minutes, raising over $15,700 to support our mission to prevent and end homelessness. This event was organized by our incredible Associate Board, a group of volunteers … Continue reading Eating wings for a good cause
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Horizons welcomes the public to its 2019 writers showcase on Tuesday, May 21. Sponsored by the American Writers Museum, this free event will feature original poetry read by shelter-resident writers. Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is grateful to our city’s newest museum for generous sponsorship of this showcase. Opened in 2017, the American Writers Museum at … Continue reading Horizons showcase set for May 21 at the American Writers Museum
The sudden passing of artist Henry “Hank” Kupjack this past February was met with sadness here at CCH. Hank was a friend to CCH staff who had long harbored a dream of staging an ambitious exhibition of his unique miniature rooms, with the proceeds to benefit the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. The public will … Continue reading Friday’s Kupjack Studio miniature rooms preview to benefit CCH
Horizons welcomed an enthusiastic audience to its 2018 writers showcase. Held at the American Writers Museum, our May 22 event featured original poetry read by homeless shelter-resident authors, most of them mothers and their older children. Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is grateful to our city’s newest museum for generous sponsorship of this year’s showcase. … Continue reading American Writers Museum hosts Horizons showcase
CCH honored two of its dedicated volunteers Monday, kicking off a Leadership Circle event that also featured screening The Homestretch, a new documentary on the lives of three unaccompanied youths in Chicago. Michael Heaton and Mike Bagley were honored for 11 years of volunteer work on behalf of CCH. Their extensive efforts include founding and … Continue reading CCH honors Michael Heaton and Mike Bagley at Leadership Circle screening & panel for The Homestretch
Formerly prostituted women active in a CCH survivors’ group helped secure legislative support for a new law that ends felony-level charges for prostitution in Illinois. Gov. Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 1872 into law on August 23. Passed by the General Assembly with bi-partisan support, the law takes effect immediately. Legislators spoke … Continue reading Illinois no longer charges for felony-level prostitution as SB 1872 is signed into law
Today, CCH staff and SAGE leaders honored two state legislators for their leadership in sponsoring a bill that would eliminate felony-level prostitution charges in Illinois. State Sen. John G. Mulroe (D – Chicago) and State Rep. Michael J. Zalewski (D – Riverside) were thanked for their co-sponsorship of Senate Bill 1872. The measure is expected … Continue reading CCH thanks legislators, launches PART/SAGE partnership
