Matthew McDermott

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Matthew McDermott served as a Policy Specialist for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless

Winner/Finalist Info
Finalist or Winner: 
Winner
State: 
IL
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Matthew McDermott served as a Policy Specialist for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH), Chicago, IL. The CCH works to expand affordable housing, protect human rights, and increase the political power of homeless people. Matt’s efforts lead to the preservation of 1,000 units, the creation of 380 single room housing units with social services on site, and the adoption of a policy for a 20% affordable housing set aside in all city housing expenditures. He won a BRICK Award in 1998.

Today, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless trains homeless and recently homeless people to advocate on these key issues. More than 4,500 people a year participate in weekly to monthly outreach at 30 shelters, transitional housing, and street programs across Chicago.

Year in which award/grant was awarded: 
1998