CLIHTF’s 2026 Fundraising Drive culminated in a highly successful Annual Fundraising Reception, bringing together supporters, partners, and community leaders for an inspiring celebration of impact, partnership, and purpose. The event highlighted our shared commitment to housing stability across Chicago and the collective effort required to ensure that residents facing hardship can remain safely housed.

Funds raised through the 2026 Fundraising Drive directly support CLIHTF’s Emergency Tenant Fund, a critical resource that provides wraparound services and emergency assistance not covered by traditional housing funding sources. These flexible dollars allow CLIHTF to address urgent needs, remove barriers to housing stability, and provide individualized support that helps residents remain housed during times of crisis.

While the Reception generated tremendous momentum, we have not yet reached our overall fundraising goal. Additional support is needed to fully fund the Emergency Tenant Fund and ensure CLIHTF can continue delivering the services and assistance that strengthen housing stability for residents throughout Chicago.

As we continue this campaign beyond the Reception, we invite supporters, partners, and friends of CLIHTF to help close the remaining gap. Every gift expands our ability to respond to urgent needs, provide critical support when traditional funding falls short, and advance our mission of helping Chicagoans maintain stable housing. Together, we can ensure that more residents have access not only to affordable housing, but also to the resources and support systems that help them thrive.