By Allegra Codamon, CCH Media Intern
Her college internship ended, but Yaneth Aguilar still volunteers at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless.
Working with community organizer Rachel Ramirez, Yaneth co-wrote a survey being used by CCH to determine how Chicago’s Latino community perceives what it is to be homeless. The survey also assesses awareness of services available to assist homeless families and students.
Yaneth, 25, explained the project in a recent interview at CCH’s Loop office. Her brightly colored shirt and dark hair stand out against the office’s cream-colored walls. Yaneth’s air is calm, confident, and sophisticated, despite the personal hardships she has faced. Continue reading Yaneth Aguilar: Latino perceptions of homelessness