Street Samaritans
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At Street Samaritans, we are dedicated to breaking the cycles of homelessness and poverty in Chicago by connecting individuals to tailored solutions and walking alongside them on their journey toward stability. Founded in 2017, our mission is rooted in compassion, integrity, and respect, aiming to meet people where they are—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through direct outreach and pers
12/03/2025
Today, we’re giving a huge shoutout to our Associate Board - a group of passionate, dedicated individuals who amplify our mission, support our programs, and bring energy, creativity, and heart to every project. 💛
Your time, talent, and advocacy make a real difference for people experiencing homelessness in Chicago. Thank you for everything you do!
Interested in getting more involved? If you’re looking for ways to volunteer, lead, and make an impact alongside a group of amazing changemakers, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about joining our Associate Board!
12/01/2025
🤝 Everyone has a role to play in ending homelessness.
Our 2025 CHNA asked people what THEY think each sector should do:
✅ NONPROFITS: Comprehensive support that continues after housing placement. Staff who listen with patience and dignity.
✅ BUSINESSES: Jobs and barrier removal- not charity. Work phones, flexible addresses, transportation assistance.
✅ GOVERNMENT: Affordable housing with faster placement. Less bureaucracy. Employment that pays enough to afford rent.
✅ COMMUNITY MEMBERS: Acknowledgment. Kindness. Seeing people as human.
People experiencing homelessness told us exactly what would help. The question is whether we'll act on what they've told us.
Full roadmap: https://streetsamaritans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Homelessness-Needs-Assessment-2025.pdf
11/22/2025
🏘️ 56% of people experiencing homelessness in our survey were Black.
Black residents represent 30% of Chicago's population but 56% of those experiencing homelessness.
This isn't coincidence. It's the result of redlining, discrimination, employment barriers, and decades of disinvestment in Black communities.
When families can't build wealth through homeownership, they lack the financial cushion that prevents housing crises from becoming homelessness.
Our 2025 CHNA reveals how racial disparities in homelessness tell a story of structural exclusion, not personal failing.
Ending homelessness requires addressing the systemic conditions that creates it.
Full report:
https://streetsamaritans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Homelessness-Needs-Assessment-2025.pdf
11/21/2025
📱 35% of people we surveyed have NO phone or email access.
Think about what that means:
❌ Can't call 311 for emergency shelter
❌ Can't receive housing placement notifications
❌ Can't get callbacks from employers
❌ Can't be reached by case managers
In a society where everything requires digital access, over 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness are completely cut off from the systems designed to help them.
Our 2025 CHNA shows this isn't a technology problem- it's a barrier to survival.
What if we simplified access instead of making it harder?
Read the full report:
https://streetsamaritans.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Community-Homelessness-Needs-Assessment-2025.pdf
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