On November 18th, people from across Chicago and around the region spent the night away from the comfort of their homes, to raise awareness for young people overcoming homelessness. This is the fifth annual Sleep Out:  Chicago hosted by Covenant House Illinois. Approximately two hundred participants attended the sleep out – 50 were on-site at Covenant House Illinois at their new facility in East Garfield Park and nearly 150 tuned in virtually from their offices or homes.  Sleep Out participants were not pretending to be homeless, rather their night outside was an act of solidarity with the estimated 2,000 plus young people experiencing homelessness every night in Chicago, recognizing the issue of youth homelessness and sending a message to homeless young people that they are not alone.  “Participation in Sleep Out helps amplify the voices of our young people and represents another step forward in Covenant House Illinois’ fight to eradicate youth homelessness,” said Susan Reyna- Guerrero, Covenant House Illinois’ Executive Director. “Our supporters are the lifeblood of this organization, and we cannot win this fight without them.”  Founded in 2017, Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) provides critical protection and resources for youth ages 18-24 experiencing homelessness throughout Chicagoland and across Illinois. In four years, CHIL has served more than 1,200 young people, administering tailored, wraparound services to help youth permanently escape the cycle of homelessness. To learn more, visit www.covenanthouse.org.