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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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Lame Duck Recap

The white capital building stands center on a deep blue sky. Its first floor features lines of coulmns, above that a rotunda has more columns, topped with a white dome and golden lit spire.

The General Assembly wrapped up its lame-duck session by passing legislation that will help remove barriers for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness, as well as providing additional support and funding.

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Our Marathon Team Has 7 Spots Left! Join us Today!

Our Marathon Team Has 7 Spots Left! Join us Today!

CCH is proud to be an affiliate charity for the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. We are now recruiting our next Team to End Homelessness, we are still offering a limited number of guaranteed entries to the race, so join our team today!

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