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Fighting for the human right to housing since 1980

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Hidden Homelessness in the United States

Read why Congress must change the definition of Homelessness

 Since 1980, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) has had a clear mission: “We organize and advocate to prevent and end homelessness, because we believe housing is a human right in a just society.”

Early Voting has Started

Early Voting has Started

The election is April 4th. How well are you informed? Here is where the two mayoral candidates stand on issues including affordable housing, schools, transportation, and crime as reported by Block Club Chicago.

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2023 Legislative Agenda

2023 Legislative Agenda

CCH policy and organizing staff, along with our grassroots leaders, are currently leading efforts to pass four bills that will impact students experiencing homelessness, extremely low-income families and children, and provide additional funding to homeless and housing service providers.

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2023 Scholarship Application

2023 Scholarship Application

Each June, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless awards renewable college scholarships to graduating high school seniors who succeeded in school while experiencing homelessness. Applications accepted until May 12, 2023 at 5 p.m.

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