In 2013, over 170 people moved into permanent housing from one of CCO’s shelter programs or through street outreach. We never get tired of seeing our former shelter guests showing off their apartment keys!
Consider donating today! Donors and volunteers are a vital part of the good that goes on at CCO. Thank you!
Tzu Chi Foundation of Chicago generously donated a large number blankets to the CCO men’s overnight shelter. Each man sheltered in our men’s program got a new blanket with some left over for future use.
During these cold months, warmth is a wonderful gift. Thank you!
To learn more about CCO’s shelters for homeless individuals, click here.
The calendar says that today is the first day of winter. It feels like it’s been here for while. Help us keep the cold out! CCO is always accepting donations of new or gently-used winter wear at 4628 N. Clifton Avenue in Chicago. Thanks!
CCO staff, donors and volunteers work long and hard to make the holidays special for our shelter guests. That includes families with children and single men and women. Help us make the holidays bright! Monetary donations go a long way in filling the gaps in gift and goods donated to CCO.
Please consider making a donation today. Thank you!
We want to say a huge thank you to our amazing donors! Your generous donations has allowed CCO to provide safe shelter, nutritious meals and valuable case work services to thousands of homeless families and individuals. Thank you!
Each year CCO staff and volunteers begin working before Thanksgiving planning and organizing Christmas parties and events for our shelter guests. Are you interested in donating new items for single women and men? New winter wear, toiletries and household items would be a real boost to our single shelter guests.
If you are interested in giving in this way contact Eve at eve@ccolife.org. Thank you!
Today is the final day of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Raise your awareness by reading a CCO success story, get information about volunteering, learn about current events, or donate to help alleviate homelessness.
Thank you!
Homelessness & Hunger Awareness Week has begun. Do you want to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in Chicago? If so, consider donating your time, talents or funds to help improve the lives of CCO’s shelter guests.
Each night CCO shelters over 300 women, men and families. Over 150 households take healthy foods home from our food pantry program each week.
Poverty issues like hunger and homelessness can seem large and overwhelming. It is easy to assume that our individual efforts won’t have an impact. While no agency or individual has all the answers, CCO and many other organizations are working hard to help alleviate homelessness and fill the hungry. Join us in our efforts to provide nutritious meals, safe shelter and valuable services to our homeless families and individuals. Consider donating today. Thank you!
“Addressing homelessness, providing shelter, accepting people, finding home.”
CCO donors, volunteers and staff have helped us shelter over 1,100 people and serve over 200,000 meals in 2012. For a little more than $1 a day we can provide 3 nutritious meals to one shelter guest. For a little less than $15 a day CCO can provide “wrap-around services” such as, safe shelter, meals and critical case management services to one shelter guest.
Be part of the good things that are happening at CCO!
Why did Team CCO run this years Bank of America Chicago Marathon? You can find out by watching the video below by Nathan Cameron. Thank you, Nate and Team CCO!
It’s not too late to donate. The Team is accepting donations through December 31st! Click here to learn how you can help them reach their goal.
Thank you!
