CHI

Our ANNUAL GALA is back on IRL and…YOU’RE INVITED! Please join us on 9/15 @ChiSportsMuseum for a great time and a great cause—alleviating hunger and homelessness in Chicago. Tix on sale Aug. 1. Please join us! #endhomelessness

Due to coronavirus concerns, we are suspending our Wed. sit-down meal and programs at Catholic Charities but will still distribute hot meal and bag meal to our guests. Please visit our website for more details. bit.ly/2w5IvIz

Advocates push ‘Development for All’ ordinance to increase Chicago’s affordable housing options - Chicago Tribune chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-ch…

@lollybowean So proud of Lamont and his activism for affordable housing. FYI we profiled Lamont on our blog in 2018. chicagohelpinitiative.org/blog/champion-… Thank you for your excellent reporting on the affordable housing crisis in Chicago!

Thank you SITE Chicago! facebook.com/story.php?stor…

This Wednesday started with food rescue at Northwestern Hospital, organized by the nurses there, and taken by The Kindeness Campaign to a youth mentoring workshop on the westside and then Matthew House! Several... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

CHI had the privilege today to take part in a symposium on working to prevent gun violence at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. CHI Founder Jacqueline Hayes along with numerous CHI volunteers and... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

It’s always a delicious feast for our 130 guests when the good folks from Eli's Cheesecake Company sponsor, prep and serve our Wednesday meal as they did last week. Eli’s head Chef Antonio was on hand with his... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

Hello, Can you make a good sandwich? CHI is looking for individuals or groups to help us provide take away bag meals to the overflow at our Wednesday evening meals. If you have a talent for bag lunches, or a... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

Our meal partner and volunteers from Fight2Feed prepped and served up a dee-lish dinner this past Wed. for our 130 guests. On the menu: succulent baked chicken, spaghetti with marinara sauce, and zucchini and... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

Friends: Today I spoke with Sister Darlene Johnsonn regarding St. Stan's meal in Wicker Park. She told us that the closing of the Marquad Center nearby has significantly increased the attendance at their meal... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

Great meal at CHI last night! One of our favorite restaurants - Benny's Chop House and some of our favorite volunteers - AbelsonTaylor! We also had Angelica from CityKey helping our guests get ID, a must for... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

A great Saturday this weekend: The second meal with our partner, Holy Trinity Cathedral in Wicker Park. Shout out to the volunteers who canvassed the neighborhood, even during the cold snap, to Fight2Feed, who... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

Last night, well over 100 hungry guests showed up to get a good meal. They were greeted by our volunteers, served a hot, hearty meal from an anonymous donor in a warm and save place. They also got warming... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

Please note: We will be opening the dining room at Catholic Charities, 721 N. Lasalle St., today at 2 PM to serve our weekly meal to our 130 guests and provide helpful information to anyone in need of shelter.... facebook.com/ChiHelpInitiat…

Please share! With record-breaking low temperatures today through Friday, Chicagoans are being urged to stay inside. For anyone needing shelter from the cold, the city has 113 community centers, 62 park fieldhouses, libraries and police stations that... bit.ly/2S428tH

Temperatures are dropping. For those without adequate shelter, it's a matter of life and death. Warming stations in Chicago can provide some respite: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…