Frequently Asked Questions
Who is impacted by the problem of homelessness in Chicago?
More than half of the 68,000 people experiencing homelessness in Chicago are Black and more than eighty percent are people of color. There are more than 17,000 Chicago Public School students experiencing homelessness.
Currently, people who are living doubled-up, or temporarily staying with others, are not considered homeless by HUD and don’t have access to HUD permanent housing resources for people experiencing homelessness. That means most families and youth experiencing homelessness are ineligible for those resources.
Bring Chicago Home’s proposal would greatly increase access to housing for families and unaccompanied homeless youth, including permanent and transitional housing models designed specifically for youth. And it would focus on providing access to those often excluded from housing, including people with physical disabilities, returning citizens, people who are undocumented and those fleeing gender-based violence.
What’s Next?
After the March 19th election results, we are reflecting on how to move forward to address Chicago’s homelessness crisis. 68,000 of our neighbors are without a permanent home, we know this is not right and will continue to work in coalition to figure our next steps. Togher we will make this vision a reality .
Who is Bring Chicago Home?
In 2017, a group of individuals with lived experience of homelessness first developed the idea of what became Bring Chicago Home. Since then, Chicagoans have collectively worked for the revenue we need to provide the permanent housing and services the people experiencing homelessness in Chicago need.