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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness
@chicagohomeless.bsky.social
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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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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 7d
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-…
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 11d
HUD is making changes to the funding renewal application process and CoC program that will put people at risk of losing their housing and agencies at risk of shuttering. Take action today!
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 11d
Each year, thousands of people experiencing homelessness are able to access the critical resources they need to return to safe and stable homes, thanks to the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. This life-changing assistance is at risk, and we need you to take action TODAY.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 11d
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
Image of the US Capitol with text reading "Take Action: Ask Congress to protect the Continuum of Care Program" over a blue background watermarked with the CCH logo.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 14d
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/
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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · 17d
Thanks to @chicagotribune.com for sharing @chicagohomeless.bsky.social & CFTEH‘s letter. No one wants people to have to sleep in parks or under viaducts or anywhere else unsheltered. Let’s come together around the solution - new revenue for permanent housing & service.
Letters: Sweeps of tent encampments will do nothing to alleviate homelessness in Chicago
A call for sweeps with a tone-deafness for service inadequacy will do nothing to decrease homelessness in Chicagoland.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 21d
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...
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 22d
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)
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 22d
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)
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 22d
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
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WTTW - Chicago PBS @wttw.bsky.social · 26d
With a possibility of a National Guard deployment in Chicago, advocates are concerned about how that might affect people experiencing homelessness.

Doug Schenkelberg, executive director of @chicagohomeless.bsky.social, talks about the rights unsheltered people have.

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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · Aug 31
We prepared this Know Your Rights card in partnership with All Chicago to support the unsheltered on the coming weeks. We also created a phone line to answer question and help direct people to resources.

We are going to do all we can to protect people in this moment of threat.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 31
🚨 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/
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 31
🚨 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/
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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · Aug 30
@chicagohomeless.bsky.social and our partners are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of those experiencing homelessness
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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · Aug 29
City officials are working with the anti-homelessness nonprofit organization All Chicago to help prepare encampment communities located in places like parks and underpasses, for the possible deployment of the National Guard and other federal agents.
Chicago housing groups brace for possible sweeps of homeless encampments by the National Guard
The White House says it has cleared dozens of homeless encampments in D.C. Housing advocates say they want to be prepared if troops come to Chicago.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 24
If you see or hear anything concerning, please email us at [email protected]. If you are part of a mutual aid group or community organization that has the capacity to support with outreach to your community, please let us know.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 24
We are actively working with partners at the city and state level, as well as other advocates, to prepare for this potential abuse of power and ensure that there is a plan in place to respond efficiently and effectively.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 24
We are aware of reports that the Trump Administration may deploy federal troops to Chicago soon. We know that this may directly impact Chicagoans experiencing homelessness and many people—including us—are concerned and afraid of what might happen.
Pentagon planning military deployment to Chicago in coming weeks, report says
The Washington Post reported Saturday that Defense Department officials have been planning for weeks to deploy federal troops to Chicago.
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Peggy Bailey @peggybaileydc.bsky.social · Aug 15
A President who wanted to solve homelessness would draw a straight line between this news & more unhoused people. Then they would find ways to increase rental assistance, stabilize rent costs & increase supply. That would be solution oriented.

www.redfin.com/news/rental-...
U.S. Apartment Asking Rents Post Biggest Increase in 2.5 Years
The median asking rent rose 1.7% year over year to $1,790 in July. Shrinking supply may be tilting the balance of power toward landlords.
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 15
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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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 13
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...
Image of young child handing an older man a strawberry with the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness and Freewill logos. Text reads: "Make a Will, Make an Impact on Homelessness: Plan today. Empower tomorrow."
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 11
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
Image of CTA bus over a blue background watermarked with CCH logo with text reading "School Starts August 18: All students and an accompanying adult ride CTA free!"
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Aug 6
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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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Jul 31
The reality is there is not enough available housing to meet the needs of folks across the city. That's why we continue to push for significant & reliable resources to increase the supply of permanent housing & services available to those facing homelessness in Chicago. (4/4)
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Jul 31
Closing encampments without offering permanent solutions merely pushes people experiencing homelessness into other areas, causing additional turmoil and disrupting community support they’ve established. (3/4)
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · Jul 31
We’ve spoken with people living in Legion Park & they’ve been clear about what they need: permanent housing & support to get back on their feet. There is still a lot of uncertainty about how this will be handled, but we hope city officials will listen and act accordingly. (2/4)
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