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Includes links to Chicago-based resources related to the homeless, homelessness and related issues. Sites may include, but not limited to: homeless shelters, homeless support groups, foundations, and related resources.
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Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
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CCH is an agency that organizes and advocates to prevent and end homelessness within the city. Includes facts and figures, campaigns, accomplishments, events and activities, and contacts.
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Chicago Shares
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A voucher program that provides an opportunity for the community to aid homeless people in a constructive way. Includes details on the program for merchants and citizens who wish to help, printable voucher order form, news, and contacts.
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Food For Friends
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A charitable organization with the sole purpose of helping the homeless in Chicago and the surrounding area. Photo gallery, fundraising activities including golf outings, dinners and events.
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Franciscan Outreach Association
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Non-profit group providing overnight shelter for 250 homeless men and women, a soup kitchen, and case management services. Includes program description, donations needs, and volunteer opportunities.
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Growing Home Inc.
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Provides job training and employment opportunities for homeless and low-income people within the context of an organic agriculture business. Includes program description, donations information, and an events calendar.
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Helping Hand Chicago
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Database of emergency social service programs for the city's homeless and disadvantaged persons. Offers interactive neighborhood map.
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Pacific Garden Mission
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Since 1877, the "Old Lighthouse" has preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ to lost men and women of the street while at the same time meeting their material and physical needs. Includes its history, FAQs, and association with "Unshackled", a radio program.
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StreetWise
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Street newspaper founded to meet the needs of the city's homeless population. Seeks to empower men and women who are homeless or at risk of being so, as they work towards gainful employment and self-sufficiency. Includes issues archive, current events, donations and subscriptions, and vendor services.
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Interfaith Council for the Homeless
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ICH provides direct services, education and advocacy for the area's homeless with funding and volunteers from the religious community.
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