Homelessness

Whats going on with parcticipants at San Jose Obrero Mission

Homeless count takes volunteers to some unexpected spots
More than 400 volunteers from the community and various agencies, including the Chicago Transit Authority and the city Park District, were involved. The task was managed by the city Department of Family and Support Services (FSS), after almost seven months of preparation.
Homelessness Rising
Along with interim housing with the goal of getting men jobs and housing, the mission serves as an emergency shelter when temperatures go below freezing. And the winter has been harsh. "The weather has been a major factor," Vargas said.
Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Volunteer for the Chicago Department of Human Services Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 9 PM to 2 AM
City's homeless population may be on the rise
In Chicago,San Jose Obrero Mission, an interim housing organization in Pilsen, has seen a rise in the need for services as unemployment rates continue to climb.
NUMBER OF HOMELESS FAMILIES CLIMBING DUE TO RECESSION
Recovery Package Should Include New Housing Vouchers
And Other Measures to Prevent Homelessness
Council on Latino Homelessness; One Day Symposium
The Council on Latino Homelessness and the Chicago Community Trust will host a community forum whose goal is to begin the process of moving towards an understanding of Latino homelessness in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan region.
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Local Men helps others beat homelessness
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Service Provider Survey Results
Overall, between July and December 2008, 71% of state-funded providers of emergency and transitional shelter reported an increased number of people served and 35% of agencies reported an increase of more than 10%.