The Facts Behind the Faces: A Fact Sheet from the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
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. Continue reading New guidebook offers practical information on complex legal issues faced by homeless youth living in Illinois
CCH College Scholarship Applications Due May 1
CCH campaign raises more than $34,000 for work with homeless youth
After hosting a premiere-run screening of The Homestretch in September, CCH launched “Hopestretch for homeless youth.” This exciting, two-month campaign concluded November 10. With the support of 48 volunteer fundraisers, the campaign raised $34,661 from more than 450 individual donors, with final donations still coming in.
Donations will support our work to end youth homelessness, including our Youth Futures mobile legal aid clinic. Supporters were able to get more involved by raising awareness and funds for this very important work.
Tax-deductible donations, of any size, are still welcomed. Continue reading CCH campaign raises more than $34,000 for work with homeless youth
Sweet Home Chicago joins city to celebrate first apartments restored via TIF Purchase-Rehab program
Sweet Home Chicago joined city officials to celebrate completion of the first apartment building restored by Multi-Family TIF Purchase-Rehab, a program created after advocacy by our affordable housing coalition.
The ribbon-cutting at 1860 South Komensky Avenue celebrated a newly-restored 26-unit building in the 24th Ward’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Continue reading Sweet Home Chicago joins city to celebrate first apartments restored via TIF Purchase-Rehab program
Report: $3.3 Million in Federal Funding Cuts Harm Chicago’s Pledge to End Homelessness
CCH hosts screening of documentary about homeless teens
CCH is proud to host a premiere run screening of The Homestretch on Monday, Sept. 15 at the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St.
Donors and supporters have been invited to view the 89-minute film at 6 p.m., followed by a brief panel discussion featuring Director/Producers Anne de Mare and Kirsten Kelly, CCH youth leader Tia Carter, Homeless Liaison Patricia Scott (Prosser Career Academy), and one of the youths featured in the film.
The film follows three homeless Chicago teenagers as they struggle to maintain consistent housing, stay in school, and plan for the future. Through these stories, the filmmakers challenge the commonly held stereotypes of homelessness. Continue reading CCH hosts screening of documentary about homeless teens
CCH partners with Riot Fest again this year
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless was proud to be the official charity partner with Riot Fest Chicago. The three-day music festival and carnival in Humboldt Park held its 10th Chicago extravaganza Sept. 12-14. Riot Fest boasted an impressive lineup of over 125 bands, including The Cure, Jane’s Addiction and The National, with a full carnival of rides, a haunted house, and 9-hole mini golf course.
Thanks to our new friends at Emporium Arcade & Bar, the CCH-hosted tent featured 20 classic arcade games. Our tent was located on the north end of Humboldt Park, near the Riot Stage. Like last year, CCH raffled off cool prizes contributed by many of the festival’s acts. Autographed guitars, albums, t-shirts and posters all went home with the lucky fans that purchased a chance to win – helping our non-profit earn $24,000 this year. Continue reading CCH partners with Riot Fest again this year
The Law Project launches texting hotlines for clients
As another way to reach out to clients, including homeless youth, the Law Project has launched three texting hotlines. You can reach the Law Project via text at:
- The general hotline, (312) 720-1800, for all inquiries and legal assistance;
- Youth Futures hotline, (312) 720-1787, for legal help for homeless and unaccompanied youth;
- Health care hotline, (312) 720-1757, for assistance with health care for homeless youth.
CCH continues to offer its toll-free telephone helpline for calls, at (800) 940-1119. Continue reading The Law Project launches texting hotlines for clients
22,144 homeless students enrolled in Chicago Public Schools this past year
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) served 22,144 homeless students during the 2013-14 school year, another year-end record for the city’s public schools.
It is an 18.6% increase from the prior year’s homeless enrollment of 18,669 in 2012-13 – which itself was an 8.2% increase. The data and homeless services are tracked by the CPS office of Students In Temporary Living Situations. Continue reading 22,144 homeless students enrolled in Chicago Public Schools this past year