Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Honoring Lech Walesa and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Sharing a heartfelt handshake of comradery, Richard R. Troxell, cofounder of House the Homeless, meets one of his lifetime heroes, electrical dockworker, past President of Poland, and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Lech Walesa. It is clear that they share their mutual respect and love…
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In this blog post, Interim Co-CEO Maegan Scott reflects on the history and strategy that brought the country to this verison of authoritariansim and calls on philanthropy to be clear on what is required in this moment to both protect people and build the future where everyone can thrive.
Learn MoreTuesday, February 24, 2026
When most people picture homelessness, they don’t picture a 72-year-old grandmother. Or a retired veteran. Or someone who worked for decades and thought they’d earned a stable retirement. But today, older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups experiencing homelessness in America. According to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, nearly…
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Strategies to End Homelessness is accepting applicants for the City of Cincinnati 2026 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS’ (HOPWA) next funding cycle. Strategies to End Homelessness via HUD is seeking applications from both NEW and RENEWAL Applicants. To qualify for this funding, you must serve people with HIV/AIDS who…
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As the Illinois General Assembly’s annual legislative session begins, CCH policy and organizing staff, alongside our grassroots leaders and organizational partners, are in Springfield advocating for important legislation to support people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. Each year, CCH brings grassroots leaders, youth advocates, high school students, and service providers from Chicago and across Illinois to Springfield to meet with their elected officials. During these…
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Governor Pritzker delivered his 2026 State of the State Address this afternoon, sharing his policy priorities and budget proposal for the next fiscal year. We are disappointed that the Governor has proposed cuts to HOME Illinois, as well as decreases to the Supportive Housing and Emergency and Transitional Housing line items. Given the drastic federal changes that are impacting the lives of the most vulnerable Illinoisans, this is not the time…
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Letter to U.S. Senators Cornyn and Cruzrepresenting Texas in response to the recent CNN townhall addressingthe behavior of ICE agents in Minnesota Click here to download PDF
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List of items HtH would like the Senate to address Click here to download PDF
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Showing Up After Dark: What We Learned from This Year’s Point‑in‑Time Count Every January, across the United States, communities participate in the Point‑in‑Time (PIT) Count — a one‑night snapshot of how many people are experiencing homelessness. Required by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), the PIT Count…
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Beginning February 1, 2026, participants in the SNAP program (sometimes called “Food Stamps” or “LINK”) between the ages of 18 and 64 will be required to work or volunteer a minimum of 80 hours per month or participate in certain training or education programs to continue receiving their SNAP food benefits after April 30, 2026 for current recipients or after the first…
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