(2/2) Edrika first joined CCH as a volunteer in 2015. In her years with us, she served on the Speaker's Bureau, advocated for longterm housing, led research on TANF, and was instrumental in developing the Mutual Aid Fund– which is now renamed in her honor.

(1/2) In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, CCH remembers and celebrates the life of Edrika Fulford (1961–2022). Edrika brought a lot of heart to the CCH family, along with her leadership, encouragement, generosity, and humor. She is dearly missed.

Are you a high school senior in Chicago or a surrounding suburb who has experienced homelessness? If you're on your way to college, CCH wants to help you get there. To learn more about our Scholarship Program or to apply, click here: bit.ly/3jisl7s

Last week, CCH held its annual Legislative Breakfast to speak with legislators in Springfield about ending homelessness in our communities. We were joined by an educator and service providers from across Illinois. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

🤔 Confused by the different proposals to address homelessness in Chicago? We hope this guide will help you weigh the pros and cons of some of the ideas out there. CCH is a proud coalition partner of @BringChiHome– the only long-term solution to our city's homelessness crisis.

📣 HB3116 was passed in the House! 📣 This bill is designed to give teachers the tools to identify and help students experiencing homelessness. Thank you to @RepKatieStuart and all of the Reps who co-sponsored this bill! ➡️ Learn more about HB3116 here: bit.ly/3z2vHzE

We are still at it #CCHYouthLobbyDay Use your voice! 2023 Legislative Agenda ⏩ chicagohomeless.org/state-legislat…

Updates from our a.m. #CCHLobbyDay twitter.com/i/spaces/1MYGN…

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Roll call: Springfield, Sangamon County, Chicago, Kankakee, Jackson Carbondale, Suburban Cook County are in the State Capitol lobbying for solutions to end homelessness in Illinois.

Last week, CCH Grassroots Leader April Harris asked both Mayoral candidates how they plan to address our city's homelessness crisis. Chicagoans deserve real solutions to homelessness. That's why we support @BringChiHome. WATCH: abc7.ws/3FxLvhy

Housing. That's the answer. Housing. wbez.org/stories/chicag…

“The shelter beds available are just a fraction of what we actually need,” said Niya Kelly, Director of State Legislative Policy, Equity and Transformation at CCH. ➡️ Full segment in @WBEZ: bit.ly/3Lu9ulx

📢 Applications for the CCH Scholarship Program are still open! 📢 CCH will award $3,500 college scholarships to at least 5 high school seniors who have experienced homelessness. To learn more about our Scholarship Program or to apply, click here: chicagohomeless.org/scholarships/

CCH is excited to announce that we've been invited by @LWVIL to attend a mayoral debate tomorrow Thursday on ABC7. Tune in to see leaders from CCH and @jcua_chicago ask a question about homelessness and housing in our city! #HousingIsAHumanRight #mayoralrunoff #Chicago

SNAP benefits have been reduced as of March 1, 2023. To learn more and find additional nutrition resources for your family, visit cps.edu/cfbu or call the Healthy CPS Hotline at (773) 553-KIDS (5437)

We are so happy that both Renauda & Angela are on CCH’s Board! 🍸 twitter.com/Chicago_Reader…

Use this action form ➡️ bit.ly/3F7Rdqa ⬅️ to urge your US Rep to join the bipartisan Davis-Bacon-Panetta "Dear Colleague" Letter in support of crucial FY24 funding for children and youth experiencing #homelessness. Ask them to act by 3/17!

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The People's Hearing. Sunday, March 12th at Grace Church of Logan Square. We're demanding that the new administration works on real solutions to support our 65,000+ unhoused neighbors. Will you join us? RSVP: bringchicagohome.org/events

We need the next Mayor of Chicago and every Alderperson to understand that housing is a human right. Every Chicagoan deserves access to stable housing. With thousands of residents experiencing homelessness, we need an administration that acts to protect the city’s most vulnerable

bc they *will* be hiring field staff, or is this payment for work already done?

Happening this week! In collaboration with @UChiIELab, join us for our webinar, Community Care During Crisis: Mutual Aid Fund Impact Report this Thursday at 4:00 P.M.! Register here: bit.ly/3y3qE1v

Did you know that in the 2021-22 school year, over 39,458 students in Illinois experienced homelessness? HB 3116 will provide teachers with the tools to best support students experiencing homelessness. Fill out a witness slip in support of HB 3116 here: bit.ly/3YphLtM

CCH, @fpnational, @nn4youth, and @SchoolHouseConn advocate for HUD to amend its federal definition of homelessness to include people living doubled-up. Nine other federal agencies already use this definition to determine eligibility for services. bit.ly/3IGq8ve

The status quo is unacceptable. We need the next city council to invest in long-term solutions to address our housing and homelessness crisis. Join us on March 12th to DEMAND that our next administration take action! Register: bringchicagohome.org/events #BringChicagoHome

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Today, we lift the life of CCH Senior Community Organizer, mentor, and friend Keith Freeman (1966–2021). Energetic, charismatic, and generous, Keith was a longtime advocate and natural leader. He is loved dearly, missed always, and will never be forgotten. (1/2)

⚠️ ¡Las asignaciones de emergencia SNAP terminan pronto! ⚠️ Para más información sobre estos cambios y cómo prepararse, visite: bit.ly/3xtIBGb

⚠️ SNAP emergency allotments are ending soon! ⚠️ To learn more about these changes and how to prepare your household, click here: bit.ly/3xtIBGb