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Veteran’s Day will be here soon…
The National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that 33% of the male homeless population are veterans. Among these men, 89% had an Honorable Discharge. We are grateful for the opportunity to work...
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Veteran Success After 30 Years Homeless
In early 2013, Tommy, a senior citizen and Vietnam Veteran, wandered into our place. He’d been homeless for 30 years! Yes, that’s not a misprint; Tommy had been homeless in Chicago for 30 long years....
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Tommy’s Story…
Tommy is an extremely unassuming and polite man! He is drug-free, alcohol-free and felony-free. He doesn’t want to bother anyone. He’s happy to quietly sit and I’ve never heard him complain! (I’m...
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Veteran Recognition Dinner
A delicious dinner and a good time was had by all at this years 2015 CCO Veteran Recognition Dinner. CCO shelter guests enjoyed a baked chicken dinner with lots of extras. We are grateful all our...
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Happy Veteran’s Day!
Happy Veteran’s Day! CJ is a former CCO resident and U.S. Military Veteran. She moved from homelessness to housing two years ago. We rejoice with her that this year she can observe Veteran’s Day from...
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