Looking Back

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We’re looking back at Team CCO 2012. Click the image to view our photo gallery from last years marathon and consider supporting Team CCO 2013. This year we have an even bigger group of dedicated volunteers willing to run 26.2 miles to help alleviate homelessness in Chicago.

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Mental Health Awareness

MelindaMay is Mental Health Awareness month and we are proud to partner and collaborate with so many great agencies in Chicago. Our shelter guests benefit from the care and of non-profits like, Thesholds, Beacon Therapeutic, Heartland Health Outreach, C4 and many others. Thank you!

National Armed Forces Day

Homeless-Veteran-Sign1Today is National Armed Forces Day. All the staff, residents and volunteers at CCO would like to remember our homeless shelter guests who have served our country in the armed forces. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development estimate that 62,619 veterans are homeless on any given night. Let’s serve our brave men and women especially in their time of need.

I Decided To Stay

“When I got to the courthouse my lawyer informed me that the sheriff was coming and I was going to be arrested. They wanted to know if I was going to stay or run.

I decided to stay.”

LydellThe number of homeless fathers with children is increasing. It is our privilege to welcome dads with kids into CCO and help them achieve the success for themselves and their families. Take a few moments and read Lydell’s story here. Or take a look at the other success stories available in Our Story section on the right.

The changed lives you will read about would not be possible without your support. Thank you for donating today!

Help Alleviate Hunger in Chicago!

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Hunger Walk Facts-

- The Hunger Walk is a 5k (3.1 mile) walk along Chicago’s beautiful lakefront.

- The event will take place rain or shine on June 29th. Registration begins at 7am and the walk begins at 8:30am at Soldier Field in Chicago.

- Each person walking on behalf of CCO supplements our … Read More