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HUDās Funding Changes Put 5,105 Illinoisans At Risk of Homelessness
Changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)ās funding priorities could putĀ thousandsĀ ofĀ formerly…
June 25, 2026
Read MoreRemembering Scholar and Advocate Prince Washington
With heavy heartsĀ we areĀ mourning the loss of CCH scholarshipĀ alumĀ Prince Washington.Ā We first met Prince in 2017Ā as…
June 22, 2026
Read MoreCCH advocacy restores additional funding for housing and homelessness services and secures new funding for students experiencing homelessness
By Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity, and TransformationĀ Each year, staff, grassroots leaders,…
June 3, 2026
Read MoreChanges to the SNAP (Food Stamps) Program result in thousands losing benefits
Originally published January 30, 2026 and updated May 8, 2026 DidĀ you lose your SNAP benefits…
May 8, 2026
Read MorePreschool Access for Families Living in Temporary Housing in Chicago
Finding stable housing is hard enough. Trying to enroll your child in preschool while navigating…
May 7, 2026
Read MoreThe Justice Circle raises funds to support legal assistance for people experiencing homelessness
By Michael Nameche, Director of Development CCH gathered members of the local legal community once…
May 6, 2026
Read MoreResponse to the Chicago Tribune Editorial opposing HB 1429
OnĀ AprilĀ 15, the Chicago Tribune EditorialĀ Board published anĀ editorialĀ opposing the passage ofĀ HB 1429,Ā state legislation that would prevent…
April 16, 2026
Read MoreCCH Statement on the City of Chicago’s Five-Year Blueprint on Homelessness and Departure of Chief Homelessness Officer
Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness is excited to see that the city has laid out…
April 1, 2026
Read MoreLooking Back at the Last Year: Highlights from 2025
2025 posed some unique challenges for people experiencing homelessness, service providers, and advocates. Weāre seeing…
March 31, 2026
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