Homelessness

It Can Happen to Anyone: Sep 1, 2009; We made a video that reflects the reality of crisis situations. Even doctors and university grads can find themselves in need of our services.
Council on Latino Homelessness; One Day Symposium: Apr 14, 2009; 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…
Homeless count takes volunteers to some unexpected spots: BY JENNIFER FERNICOLA Chi-Town Daily News, Feb 13, 2009; 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…
Homelessness Rising: This Newstip edited by Curtis Black-COMMUNITY MEDIA WORKSHOP, Jan 20, 2009; 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…
Emergency Food and Shelter Program Service Provider Survey Results: Housing Action Illinois, Jan 19, 2009; 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…
City's homeless population may be on the rise: MEGAN COTTRELL / Staff Writer CHY-TOWN DAILY NEWS, Jan 19, 2009; 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: Jan 14, 2009; Recovery Package Should Include New Housing Vouchers And Other Measures to Prevent Homelessness
Point-in-Time Homeless Count: Jan 8, 2009; Volunteer for the Chicago Department of Human Services Point-in-Time Homeless Count Tuesday, January 27, 2009 from 9 PM to 2 AM

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