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What CCH is Advocating for in Springfield This Year

As the Illinois General Assembly’s annual legislative session begins, CCH policy and organizing staff, alongside our grassroots leaders and…
February 19, 2026 Read More
The Illinois State Capitol Building.

CCH Statement on Governor Pritzker’s 2026 Budget Address

Governor Pritzker delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this afternoon, sharing his policy priorities and budget…
February 18, 2026 Read More

CCH and Partners Walk for Awareness and Change

By Alina Andino, Community Engagement Manager Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness joined Franciscan Outreach, The Chicago…
February 18, 2026 Read More

Axios Chicago: Chicago homelessness fell — but the real count is much higher

Carrie Shepherd The number of unhoused people in Chicago has declined over the last decade,…
February 10, 2026 Read More

FOX 32 Chicago: Winter Walk Chicago 2026

Note: CCH was an organizing partner for this years' Winter Walk. Our team of 72…
February 10, 2026 Read More

Chicago Tribune: Humboldt Park walk raises money, awareness for local organizations fighting to end homelessness

By Madeline King  From the Article: Walkers registered with local organizations that provide services to homeless…
February 9, 2026 Read More

Our Impact in 2025

3
People Impacted by Homelessness Met via Outreach
343
Legal Clients Served by the Law Project
3,937
Community Members Reached by our Speakers Bureau
2,247
Service Providers and Educators Trained

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58,625
People Experienced Homelessness in Chicago in 2024

Source: 2026 Estimate of People Experiencing Homelessness in Chicago, IL

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CCH builds community power and advances racial equity through organizing, advocacy, legal assistance, and education to prevent and end homelessness because housing is a human right.

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