Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
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December 23, 2009
I worked with CCH as a summer intern with Development. I assisted in the development of CCH's first casino night fundraiser, Decks and the City and the Annual Golf Outing. I also witnessed and participated in city campaigns dealing with state tax, education, and development policies that aided the homeless. Many people working at CCH experienced homelessness firsthand in their lives so they were able to provide their insights in order to help.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
varied. People from different ages, genders, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds worked and volunteered with this organization. People were generally sensitive and open to other people's opinions but also willing to challenge when necessary.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 18, 2009
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS. I HAVE BEEN A PART OF THE COALITION FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS AS A VOLUNTEER AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE PROUD TO BE A PART OF A GROUP OF PEOPLE THAT ARE SO AWESOME AND PROUD TO BE WORKING ON THE BEHALF OF HOMELESS PEOPLE.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing the results when the coalition gets laws passed and what they did to get those laws passed by going down to springfield and talking to lawmakers and protesting the injustices that the the state blind themselves to
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 18, 2009
In my summer at the coalition I saw a community working tirelessly everyday on multiple levels to gain opportunities and help for those in need. While the organization battles homeless on many fronts, everyone unites together as one. The dedication I saw that summer was unmatched to anything I have ever seen. The work they do affects an uncountable number lives, and they are truly making a difference.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
make homelessness a scarcity
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 17, 2009
I heard about the Coalition through a Speakers Bureau event on my college campus. I checked off a box to be apart of a core group and volunteer because at that night I realized that my cousin and several family members had experienced homelessness and I didn't even know it. I had made it up in my mind that night, that if I could do something to prevent someone from becoming homeless, I would do it whole heartedly. And so, for a year I volunteered at the Coalition and soon after that became an intern. Interning at the Coalition changed my life. I was able to be apart of a movement that not only changed the lives of local Chicagoans but in the end, impact the nation at large. While I was interning, "I thought to myself- "Is this organization real? Am I in reality?" The dynamics of the people and the office are seamless. From the organizers to the directors, to the volunteers - everyone works hard with purpose but remains civil and friendly. If I could work/volunteer for the Coalition more, I would. Without a shadow of a doubt, they are impacting lives and changing the face of homelessness in Chicago.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
amazing: friendly, kind, considerate and hard working.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 17, 2009
I was formerly homeless several years ago and thanks to the Coalition, I have a home now. I have worked with the Chicago Coalition for almost 4 years now and they are family to me. The work they do is critical and affects the lives of many through their activism, advocacy, and organizing. I became a Certified Community Organizer through them and have worked on many campaigns doing lobbying, testifying before legislators, speaking before community, religious, and educational groups as well as the press. This organization deserves all the praise and support possible to ensure that their work can continue.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the way in which they've changed my life in every area. I now have a home and family, I'm a Community Organizer, Public Speaker and they are my family of the heart as well and the Directors continuing to be mentors to me.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the personal growth and getting to meet such incredibly dedicated, caring people! Also, getting to meet those most in need and being able to help.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
Amazing, dedicated, caring, hard-working, heart-filled.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
truly make a huge difference in having affordable housing for those in need, changing stereotypes, raising awareness of the needs of the homeless, getting more legislation enacted to help the homeless and so much more!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 16, 2009
I've volunteered for several events over the past few years. Their staff is compassionate and knowledgeable. They always seem very well organized, punctual and responsible.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
seeing the needs of the underprivileged fulfilled. Talking to homeless people and assisting them firsthand.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
cheerful and considerate.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every six months
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 16, 2009
I spent a summer as a Development Intern for CCH and worked to plan two of their annual fundraisers. Though I worked mostly with the Development staff, I had the opportunity to meet almost everyone in the office. I found them to be some of the most dedicated and hardworking people I have ever met. They were incredibly positive and determined in the face of the difficult tasks ahead of them, as evidenced by how the entire office rallied together to drum up support when state budget cuts threatened CCH's past year of advocacy work.
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If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
positively change the status of Chicago's homeless for good.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
My Role: Former volunteer & I was on a volunteer with Chicago Coalition for the Homeless' Speakers Bureau. I attended speaking events along with formerly homeless individuals and spoke to students, faith groups, and community members about the issue of homelessness and the stigmas .
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December 16, 2009
I could not have asked for a better organization to work with as a community organizing intern and then as a volunteer. Chicago Coalition for the Homeless does incredible work advocating for the rights of a population that is too often ignored and taken for granted. The individuals that work and volunteer at CCH--in the policy, organizing, and law departments--are incredibly passionate about their work and are sincerely committed to social justice. I've remained in contact with CCH and continue to support their cause in any way possible.
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The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
so motivated and committed to social justice. Their energy is absolutely contagious!
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every week
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 16, 2009
My role as a volunteer for CCH has been assisting the Development department with fund raising. A key fact about CCH is that they ask for and receive NO government funding. I have seen that CCH seeks the involvment of Anyone, on any side of the aisle(s), that has the common goal of addressing and correcting the root causes of Homelessness and Under-Housing. I am currently the secretary for the CCH Associates Board and have been on the board since its inception. In the past, when I attended events and was a donor, i learned a great deal about the vast array of work that CCH does. The Homeless and Under-Housed need assistance from many different approaches. Everyone that i've worked with at CCH and the organizations included in the Coalition certainly strive to end the causes of Under-Housing and Homelessness in any way possible. It continues to be an eye-opening experience to see the work that it takes to make payroll, rent, etc for CCH and continue to fund all of their outreach programs and (when possible) to contribute to the resources of the many other organizations here in Chicago and throughout the state.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the satisfaction of a successful fund raising event.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
ensure that the continued attention for the solution to this problem is in front of the eyes and ears of Politicians and the Public.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
December 16, 2009
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless truly makes a positive impact in Chicago. Through the tireless efforts of its staff and volunteers, the CCH is able to provide a voice of conscience to the legislators of Illinois in advocating for affordable housing. I have recently joined the Associate Board of the CCH, and am already impressed with the organization's fundraising efforts, its connection to the community, and its ability to educate others on vital issues concerning homelessness. The CCH is not only an advocate for change, it has produced specific results, both on personal and structural levels.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
learning more about concrete ways that homelessness can be alleviated through the redirection of government funds into affordable housing. I appreciate the organization's drive to speak with elected officials in order to create broad based change.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
knowledgeable, dedicated, service-oriented, and caring.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About every month
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009