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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our guide on how to vote if you are experiencing homelessness is here! Learn more: chicagohomeless.org/vote

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

It's Make-A-Will Month: write your will with FreeWill, our gift to you, and help the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness advocate for a future where housing is a human right. bit.ly/45F405f

A family of four smiles while sitting together. The top text reads, "August is National Make-A-Will Month." Below, there's a message: "Provide for the people you love. In about 20 minutes." The bottom features logos for the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness and FreeWill.

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Take Action! The Illinois House of Representatives must vote YES on HB 1429 by Friday, April 17 to stop local governments from punishing people for experiencing homelessness. Urge them to vote yes on HB 1429 or thank them for their support: bit.ly/hb1429yes

The image is a flyer encouraging support for Illinois House Bill 1429. It features the Illinois State Capitol building and large text urging people to contact state representatives to vote yes on HB 1429 by Friday, April 17, to stop local governments from punishing people experiencing homelessness. The flyer includes a link: bit.ly/hb1429yes and is from the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness.

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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

@chicagohomeless.bsky.social is looking for a justice-oriented person that knows advocacy to help lead our federal policy work. We are adding capacity so we can better take on the challenges of this moment. Please share widely! chicagocoalitiontoendhomelessness.applytojob.com/apply/Rt9vEg...

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Federal Advocacy Manager - Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness - Career Page

Apply to Federal Advocacy Manager at Chicago Coalition to end Homelessness in Chicago, IL.

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

🚨The Edrika Fultord Mutual Aid Fund reopens March 4 at 10am! 🚨 400 applications will be accepted online or by phone, entered into a lottery & undergo review. Submitting an application does not guarantee funding. 💻 chicagohomeless.org/MAF 📞 (312)641-4148 (M-F, 10am - 2pm)

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Our homelessness estimate uses a more inclusive definition of homelessness and looks at the issue over the course of a year. Accurate counts of homelessness allow us to make better policies to ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. Learn more: youtube.com/shorts/WAImF...

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What is the homeless estimate?

YouTube video by Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH)

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Learn more at chicagohomeless.org/homelessestimate

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

This count provides only a snapshot of street and shelter homelessness on a single night, missing those who are doubled up or otherwise hidden from sight. Our year-long methodology captures a broader picture, producing more accurate data to inform policy and solutions.

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

This evening, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services will conduct the federally mandated annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count on the streets of Chicago with the help of volunteers. youtube.com/shorts/TVLvp...

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What is the Point-in-Time (PIT) count?

YouTube video by Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH)

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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Thanks to @wbez.org & @chicago.suntimes.com for covering @chicagohomeless.bsky.social‘s updated homelessness estimate. Hear a discussion on it today at 4:00 CST with @brian-goldstone.bsky.social! Registe here - act.chicagohomeless.org/a/estimate

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Lindsay Welbers @writingwelbers.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Hey Folks, I'm helping my friends at @chicagohomeless.bsky.social to raise funds by participating in a Winter Walk on February 8. The air is particularly cold today, and I'm thinking about our neighbors sleeping rough in air that feels like -25F. fundraisers.winterwalk.org/lindsay-welb...

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I'm walking to help end homelessness. Will you support me? On cold winter days like this, it's hard not to think about our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. February 8 is, statistically, on...

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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Before something can be counted, it has to be defined—and one way this country has "reduced" homelessness is by defining entire segments of the homeless population out of existence. Excited to join @chicagohomeless.bsky.social tomorrow to talk about why accurate data is vital to ending this crisis.

WEBINAR
Reimagining How Chicago
Ends Homelessness
TURNING DATA INTO ACTION
Wednesday, January 21, 4–5:30pm
FEATURING PANELISTS:
Brian Goldstone
Channyn Lynne Parker
Evie Alexander
Register to Attend
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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Please join us for a conversation with award-winning author and journalist @brian-goldstone.bsky.social and local experts, Channyn Lynne Parker and Evie Alexander next Wednesday (1/21) from 4-5:30pm. Register here: uniqo.de/estimate

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National Center for Youth Law (NCYL) @youthlaw.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Does DCFS impact you or your communities? NCYL’s Tanya Gassenheimer and @chicagohomeless.bsky.social’s Thomas Edwards break down what Illinois families can expect, key legal protections, and helpful Cook County resources. 👇

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

We’re excited to share our 10-year action plan to prevent and end homelessness among expectant parents and families with children under the age of 3! Learn more about the Housing Insecurity & Homelessness in Illinois Among the Pregnant & Parenting project: chicagohomeless.org/HIHIPP

Graphic by Start Early and Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness, depicting an adult affectionately kissing a toddler's cheek, highlighting their 10-year action plan to prevent and end homelessness for parents and children under 3 in Illinois.

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Chicago magazine @chicagomagazine.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Housing advocate Doug Schenkelberg, executive director of @ChiHomeless, weighs in on the sticky issue of encampments. www.chicagomag.com/chicago-maga...

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Why You Shouldn't Look Away From Tent Cities

A housing advocate weighs in on the sticky issue of encampments.

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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

I’ll keep it simple. Callahan is holding these clogs until I raise $5,000 for @chicagohomeless.bsky.social for #GivingTuesday. It’s unconventional, but these are crazy times. Thank you for supporting CCH & saving the clogs. Donate here - donate.chicagohomeless.org/page/GivingT...

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Today’s the day! All #GivingTuesday donations to the Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 thanks to three long-time supporters. Make your giving go further with a gift to CCH today: chicagohomeless.org/givingtuesday

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW! All Giving Tuesday gifts to CCH will be matched up to $50,000. Your generosity supports organizing, policy advocacy, legal assistance, and community education—the strategies needed to solve homelessness in Chicago and Illinois. 🔗 chicagohomeless.org/givingtuesday

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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shawn @mulchy.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

the @chicagoreader.com also put together know your rights resources for unhoused folks interacting with federal agents in chicago, based on the excellent information compiled by @chicagohomeless.bsky.social. they're available in spanish: chicagoreader.com/news/conozca... and english:

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What to know if you’re unhoused and stopped by federal agents

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have targeted unhoused Chicagoans in recent months. Here's what to know about your rights.

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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I appreciate both @katieprout.bsky.social’s write-up and @brian-goldstone.bsky.social’sshout out to @chicagohomeless.bsky.social‘s workin his recent visit to Chicago to discuss his excellent book “There is No Place for Us.” We can’t solve homelessness without first understanding its true scope.

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Profiting off precarity - Chicago Reader

There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America, by Brian Goldstone, is an account of five Black families forced into homelessness.

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Apply tomorrow (Thursday) at 10 AM! chicagohomeless.org/maf

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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 · 26/09/2025

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 · 26/09/2025

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 · 26/09/2025

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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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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 · 21/09/2025

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.

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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 · 16/09/2025

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 · 16/09/2025

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 · 16/09/2025

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 · 15/09/2025

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 · 11/09/2025

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. to.wttw.com/4nv75a4

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Doug Schenkelberg @endhomeless.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

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 · 31/08/2025

🚨 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 · 30/08/2025

@chicagohomeless.bsky.social and our partners are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of those experiencing homelessness

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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

If you see or hear anything concerning, please email us at info@chicagohomeless.org. 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 · 24/08/2025

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 · 24/08/2025

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.

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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 · 15/08/2025

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-...

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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 · 15/08/2025

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 · 13/08/2025

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 · 11/08/2025

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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Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness @chicagohomeless.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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 · 31/07/2025

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 · 31/07/2025

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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