Emergency Weather Planners Chicago
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Chicagoans calling on the City to take immediate measures to protect unsheltered individuals from life-threatening weather conditions.
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On Monday, we wrote a letter each of the 40 Alders who in September had called for better cold weather planning in Chicago…
February 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
On Monday, we wrote a letter each of the 40 Alders who in September had called for better cold weather planning in Chicago…
Update! The Freedom Center will be open 24/7 through the week.
February 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Update! The Freedom Center will be open 24/7 through the week.
Thanks for asking! We agree we can do better in Chicago, but a better response system takes time to build, and this is not our first ask, I’ve attached our first press release here. Our request for warming buses is specific to *this week* because lives are on the line and there's no time to lose.
February 18, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Thanks for asking! We agree we can do better in Chicago, but a better response system takes time to build, and this is not our first ask, I’ve attached our first press release here. Our request for warming buses is specific to *this week* because lives are on the line and there's no time to lose.
Overnight, police districts, ERs and the El end up as shelter of last resort when everything else is closed.
February 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Overnight, police districts, ERs and the El end up as shelter of last resort when everything else is closed.
And as capacity allows, Chicago’s new shelter placement hub SPARC - we recommend calling ahead!
February 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
And as capacity allows, Chicago’s new shelter placement hub SPARC - we recommend calling ahead!
February 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
It’s snowing right now in Chicago, and as frigid temperatures move in, let’s take a look at what will be open to help folks stay warm 🧵
February 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
It’s snowing right now in Chicago, and as frigid temperatures move in, let’s take a look at what will be open to help folks stay warm 🧵
From coalition member The People’s Response Network.
January 20, 2025 at 5:10 AM
From coalition member The People’s Response Network.
Oak Park Community!
January 18, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Oak Park Community!
Tthe Salvation Army's Chicago Freedom Center will also be opening its doors 24/7 this weekend.
January 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Tthe Salvation Army's Chicago Freedom Center will also be opening its doors 24/7 this weekend.
Additional signatories. Add your name using the link in our bio!
January 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Additional signatories. Add your name using the link in our bio!
Check out our press release from this morning. Chicagoans need action now!
January 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Check out our press release from this morning. Chicagoans need action now!