ChiHousingInitiative

#Chicago & #DC #community orgs, help us spread the word about FREE assistance to those in need. Register HERE: na.eventscloud.com/743053 select #FHA as the affiliate who sent you. @OperationHOPE @HousingActionIL @LUCHA_Chicago @chi_housing @HabitatChicago @NHSChicago @arkchicago

...HUD has an obligation to do its job and protect people’s rights to live on the land that they were promised." The Chicago Housing Authority's job is to house people, when did it become a part of their role to sell public land for housing to for-profit businesses? (4/4)

"It’s public land to house people, not make profit for the city,” Washington said. “I thought turning Black people and Brown people into cash was done, but clearly it is not..." (3/?)

Residents, Organizers Push Feds To Block City Deal To Give Public Housing Land To Pro Soccer Team blockclubchicago.org/2023/03/09/res… THREAD

Chicago Housing Initiative and our advocates still working hard to protext ABLA and CHA land!

As early voting is occurring, take a read about how the different candidates respond around accessible housing issues: citybureau.org/newswire/2023/…

Environmental justice is also housing justice! These systemic issues are intersectional. When we help one, we naturally help the others.

Early voting is happening NOW! When you think about who to vote for, WHO is going to show up for your community? WHO is going to make sure they are taking care of their people? WHO will uplift the voices of Chicagoans? And WHO is going to minimize the gap with accessible housing?

A movement leader visiting from Brazil and wants to dialogue with grassroots leaders like our members and @BLMchi's! She's from the Landless Workers: @MST_oficial. Join us on Monday, 3/27, 5pm at @UChurchChi with food, or virtually via registration at stopchicago.org/news/mst.

We held a press conference with #Bronzeville & #Chinatown residents calling on Chicago’s mayoral candidates about using public housing land at 24th and State Streets to build a new high school. omny.fm/shows/wbbmam-o…

Action needed! The Civil Rights Restoration Act (HB 2248) will restore civil rights protections to, among others, #pwd at the state level. Access Living is trying to pass HB 2248 by 3/24 and we need help! Use the link to send an email to your state reps. accessliving.org/get-involved/j…

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We Must Recognize That the Eviction Crisis Is Also a Public Health Crisis truthout.org/articles/we-mu… via @truthout

TODAY @ 10:00AM: Southside tenants will host a PRESS CONFERENCE (at 219 E 79th Street) calling on the City and Building Dept to hold their landlord accountable. No one should have to live like this!

Tenants picket Chicago Crossing apartment. Demanding no more slumlords in Chatham.

"Mildew and mold can grow on a wide range of household surfaces, including wood products, ceiling tiles, cardboard, wallpaper, carpets, drywall, fabric, plants, foods, and insulation...and can cause mild to severe health problems for you and your family." bhg.com/homekeeping/ho…

Our Transportation Policy Analyst speaking at the #PlowTheSidewalks press conference this morning!

Resource: @unitedwaychi has launched a new support phone line. Trained specialists are available 24/7 to connect folks with vital support like food, housing, and other resources. To connect, call 211, text your zip code to 898-211, or visit their website: 211metrochicago.org