Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness

“Violators will face fines ranging from $75 for a first offense to $750, as well as potential jail time.” The irony that the way to get some type of “housing” if you are experiencing homelessness in Mundeline is to violate their new camping ban ordinance enough times that you are put in jail is beyond the pale. This ordinance is one of many popping up around Illinois as municipalities decide their approach to addressing homelessness is punishment & harassment. Homelessness is not solved by hiding it. It’s solved by government investing in the permanent housing and services people need. Have you seen these types of ordinances discussed in your community? Let Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness know if you hear about ordinances in an Illinois community so we can push back.

Survival gear. Work tools. Medical supplies. Clothing. Sentimental keepsakes. These are just some of the personal belongings confiscated during homeless encampment "sweeps." ProPublica interviewed 135 people affected by these sweeps in 11 cities nationwide. They shared that having possessions taken is traumatizing, worsens health issues, and makes it harder to secure housing or keep a job. Punitive approaches like criminalization and property sweeps do not solve homeless - they only add to the challenges.

We're hiring a Senior Housing Attorney! Join our Law Project team to advocate for people experiencing homelessness in Illinois through both direct representation and policy advocacy. This senior-level role will: ✅ Provide civil legal services to people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness ✅ Conduct regular legal clinics & community outreach ✅ Work to advance racial equity ✅ And more! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gFgwcR8H #jobposting #chicagojobs #nonprofitjobs

Run the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon with our Team to End Homelessness! Perks of joining Team CCH: ✔️ Free guaranteed entry into the Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2025 ✔️ Team shirt ✔️ Team-building events like a pre-race pasta party ✔️ Virtual coaching, discounted in-person training, and more! Sign up by November 21 to lock in a $1,500 fundraising goal: https://lnkd.in/gDfqdpVa #chicagomarathon #runchicago

“The transition underscores the urgent need for more robust funding for permanent housing and services. Shelters are an important emergency response, but they don’t offer the long-term stability that housing provides." - Associate Director of City Policy Samuel Paler, MPA

The Center for Research on Women and Gender at UIC and CCH are interviewing pregnant people and people with young children about the problems they face while finding safe and secure housing. People who interview will receive a $30 gift card and be invited to participate in a focus group. Are you pregnant or have you recently had a baby? And in the past five years, have you: ✔️Struggled to find a place to sleep at night? ✔️Stayed on someone’s couch or in a guest room because you had nowhere else to go? ✔️Used temporary housing, like an emergency shelter? ✔️Slept in places not meant for sleeping, like parks or lobbies? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, we’d love to hear from you. To find out more or see if you qualify, fill out a short survey at https://rb.gy/izwrna or contact uiccrwg@gmail.com.

Election Day is November 5! Illinois residents experiencing homeless have the right to vote in all local, state, and national elections. Whether you're street-based, living in a shelter, or doubled-up, your right to vote is protected by law! Eligible voters can register in-person and cast a ballot on Election Day or at any early voting location. Make sure your voice is heard! For more information on your voting rights and how to register, check out our latest blog: chicagohomeless.org/vote

Happy Thursday! CCH is now accepting applications for a SENIOR HOUSING ATTORNEY position. Please click the link to see the job description and application next steps: https://lnkd.in/gFgwcR8H The Senior Housing Attorney will support our Law Project team to advocate for people experiencing homelessness in Illinois through both direct representation and policy advocacy and to work to advance racial equity. Applications are accepted until Friday, November 15, 2024, by 5:00 P.M. Central. Please share!

Don’t miss our webinar starting soon! CCH will introduce the new & improved Streetlight Chicago app and website to Chicago area service providers. Streetlight Chicago helps connect youth experiencing housing instability with critical resources. Get to know its enhanced features and new functionality, designed to better serve the community! Register now at https://lnkd.in/gaYnYuTC

Ready to level up your organizing skills? Join us for our 3-day Community Organizing Training! Whether you're new to organizing or looking to sharpen your skills, this training is for you. With sessions including principles of community organizing, power analysis, running effective meetings, and winning in Springfield, you'll learn how CCH builds and wins city and state advocacy campaigns. 🗓️ When: October 23-25, 9am - 4:30pm 📍 Where: CCH Office (70 E Lake St) RSVP at https://lnkd.in/gtfhJWfT