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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness
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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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Give your marathon meaning by running on CCH’s Team to End Homelessness! ‍🏃🏽‍♀️🏅 Free guaranteed entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Oct 11, 2026 // Fill out the interest form: act.chicagohomeless.org/a/marathon
November 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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CCH’s know your rights resources and additional resources from partners are now accessible from one page on our website. 🚨Share widely 🚨 chicagohomeless.org/kyr
October 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Last Friday, Loyola University Chicago law students joined CCH’s Law Project in Pilsen for a day of service dedicated to raising awareness about the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness. Resources for students can be found here: chicagohomeless.org/need-help/law-…
October 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Members of Congress are making decisions about homelessness funding for our community, and they need to hear from YOU. Email your legislators today: act.chicagohomeless.org/a/coc
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September 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity, and Transformation Niya Kelly was a guest on The Chicago Community Trust, speaking about addressing systemic barriers to housing and support for people experiencing homelessness.

Listen to the full episode: www.cct.org/trusttalks/
September 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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CCH condemns the killing of Silverio Villegas González at the hands of federal agents. We will continue our work to counter dangerous federal overreach and protect our communities. Villegas Gonzalez’s family and loved ones are in our thoughts. chicagohomeless.org/cch-statemen...
September 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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El Fondo de Ayuda Mutua de Edrika Fulford se reabre el 16 de octubre a las 10am. Se aceptarán 400 solicitudes en línea o por teléfono. Enviar una solicitud no garantiza los fondos.
💻 chicagohomeless.org/MAF
📞 (312) 641-4148 (de lunes a viernes, 10am - 2pm)
September 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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The Edrika Fulford Mutual Aid Fund reopens Oct 16 at 10 am!
400 applications will be accepted online or by phone, entered into a lottery & undergo review. Applying does not guarantee funding.
💻 chicagohomeless.org/MAF 📞📞 (312) 641-4148 (Mon-Fri, 10am - 2pm)
September 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Do you, a neighbor, or loved one need help expunging or clearing a record? Join CCH and Uprising Theater on Sunday, September 28, 2025 between 10am - 6pm at Uprising Theater (2905 N Milwaukee) for a FREE sealing and expungement clinic.

Sign-up here: uniqo.de/expunge
September 15, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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🚨 Information Card: Know Your Rights as an Unsheltered Person - Federal Enforcement in Chicago // Conozca sus derechos como persona experimentando falta de vivienda: Aplicación de la ley federal en Chicago chicagohomeless.org/outreach/
August 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Help us improve outcomes for justice-impacted individuals! The Restoring Rights and Opportunities Coalition of IL wants to learn about the resources people receive exiting prison. If you were incarcerated in IDOC, please complete our survey: bit.ly/GateMoneySurvey @cabrinigreenlegal.bsky.social
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August 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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August is National Make-A-Will Month! CCH partners with FreeWill, an online tool to help you write your will within 20 minutes, protecting your legacy and providing peace of mind for your loved ones at no cost to you. Get started: www.freewill.com/chicagohomel...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Chicago Public School (CPS) students return to class next Mon, Aug 18! All students & an accompanying adult can ride the CTA free on the first day of school.

Our Law Project helps students experiencing homelessness access school & critical supports. Learn more: bit.ly/CCHEdRights
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August 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is reviewing its policy that protects the educational rights of students experiencing homelessness, and they want your input!

Learn more about areas we believe need improvement and take the survey: bit.ly/STLSsurvey
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August 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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It’s not too late to double your impact - all gifts made from 4 - 6pm will be matched (up to $3,000).

Give now: www.hopeforhomesday.org/organization...

#HopeforHomesDay
July 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Today is Hope for Homes Day! CCH joins 35 Illinois nonprofits in this fundraising effort aimed at supporting our shared mission of preventing and ending homelessness. Give now: www.hopeforhomesday.org/organization...
July 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Congratulations to the Horizons program participants and CCH staff who made last week’s beautiful Showcase possible. Horizons is a creative writing program dedicated to helping participants find their creative voices through poetry, expressive writing, and storytelling.
June 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Join us TODAY, June 12, at 4pm at Ida B Wells & Michigan to say we reject ICE’s escalations in Illinois and across the country. ICE is tearing apart families and kidnapping our community members, and we won’t stand for it!
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June 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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52 Illinois lawmakers urged Congress to reject Medicaid cuts that would harm patient access and care. Legislators highlighted the importance of Medicare to the economy and public health of communities across Illinois. Read more: bit.ly/ProtectMedicaidIL
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May 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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📢We’re Hiring! 📢 Join CCH as our Community Engagement Manager and play a crucial
role in building stronger connections with our supporters and concerned citizens.
Learn more and apply:
chicagocoalitiontoendhomelessness.applytojob.com/apply/lt80aX...
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May 16, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Illinois' Homeless Prevention Program provides rental and utility assistance, along with case management, to ppl at risk of homelessness. More than 90% of participants remain in their homes! Contact your legislators to urge them to support this program: bit.ly./KeepTheirHomes
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May 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Our 2024 Year in Review is here! This year, our campaigns, policy work, and community outreach helped meet the immediate needs of people facing poverty, while also working on long-term solutions. Read our annual report: adobe.ly/4iJV39U
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May 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Support CCH and let the world know that housing is a human right! Check out our new merch—sweatshirts, tees, and beanies—all union-made with Raygun. Order here → rayguncustom.com/collections/ch….
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April 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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📢 TAKE ACTION: CHA’s waitlist doesn’t truly prioritize people experiencing homelessness, veterans, or survivors of DV, despite having a “preference” on paper. Tell CHA to fix this. Submit a comment by next Wednesday: act.chicagohomeless.org/a/cha
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April 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Organizations, please join us in rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofits by signing here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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April 24, 2025 at 7:29 PM