We can act. And we will act.
We are dedicated to protecting the homeless Chicagoans who are endangered by the funding changes being made by the Federal Government.
These funding changes, delays and contract cancellations put at risk many of the organizations that our unhoused neighbors depend on to survive. This includes food, shelter, community and other basic needs.
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Our next event – Please Join US:
Chicago Stories, Music, Poetry and History focusing on change, growth and resilience.
May 7th 7:00 to 9:00
Beneficiaries: Matthew House.
Tickets: $30 to $40
Long Term Goal:
Create a shared infrastructure of resources and fundraising that offsets the impact of federal cuts to organizations, like shelters, meals and community that are absolutely essential to homeless.
Strategies:
- Host a series of coordinated fundraising events, that focuses 100% of the proceeds to organizations in immediate need.
- Develop a process by which private citizens can seamlessly donate their own funds on a recurring basis and know that their money will go directly to serve the housing and food needs of their struggling neighbors.
- Foster a larger network of committed and connected people to continue to advance this work.
- Generate publicity about this effort and encourage others to pile on with positive efforts that reinforce and preserve the wellbeing and care of those in our community who must rely on these providers.
Supporters and participants in this work:
The Boulevard – The Boulevard of Chicago provides high quality, cost-effective medical respite care, holistic support and housing services to help ill and injured homeless.
The Chicago Help Initiative – Meals, resources and social work services in multiple locations in Chicago neighborhoods.
The Orange Tent Project – The Orange Tent Project is showing up for our neighbors experiencing homelessness with hope, human connection, and empowerment one tent, meal and person at a time.
Red Line Service – Red Line Service wields art world resources to build community, generating the sense of belonging and mutual care essential to securing and retaining housing.
Chicago Street Medicine – We provide healthcare to those experiencing homelessness in Chicago, directly where they are.
Matthew House – A beacon of hope for men, women, and children experiencing homelessness.
Fight2Feed – On a mission to put an end to hunger and reduce food waste, starting with our own communities.