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Fighting for the human right to housing since 1980

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Winter has arrived in Chicago

 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.”

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Chicago Tribune-‘I had no choice’: For many homeless people, O’Hare has become a nighttime refuge

A man in a green jacket and black beanie wearing a black face mask stands beside some seats in an airport, one bag beside him on the seat, another beneath it.

Norbert Pikula, 77, had been sleeping on a friend’s sofa every night for the last six months. But when his friend was admitted to the hospital a few weeks ago, Pikula’s fragile world turned upside down and he had nowhere to sleep.

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Chicago Pays Settlement to Latina Mother

In white text reads "Campos Case Updates" on a dark blue background, on the bottom right corner is the CCH Law Project Logo

We (CCH, Porter Wright and ACLU of IL) obtained a substantial settlement for our client, and not long after this lawsuit was filed, the main officer involved in violating our client’s constitutional rights retired from the Chicago Police Department.

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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 open February 1st, 2023.

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Recent Posts

  • Chicago Pays Settlement to Latina Mother After Police Officer’s Obscene Verbal Tirade, False Arrest, and Detention
  • CCH Senior Attorney Reflects on Recent Civil Rights Victory for Ms. Julie Campos
  • Remembering Dem Hopkins – Punk Rock’s Passionate Advocate for Fighting Homelessness
  • WBEZ – Why are so many homeless people seeking shelter at O’Hare and in transit hubs?
  • Block Club Chicago – At Jefferson Park Transit Center, CTA Security Teams Give Unhoused Chicagoans The Boot
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