World Homeless Day was on October 10th and Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) joined communities around the globe in recognizing the urgent and ongoing crisis of homelessness and the need for collective action to ensure every young person has access to safe, stable housing. One in 10 young adults experience homelessness each year, per Chapin Hall. Covenant House’s doors are open 24/7 to meet those young people where they are, offering immediate shelter, meals, and access to supportive services including education and employment support and mental health care. As part of an ongoing effort to raise awareness and funds to combat youth homelessness, CHIL will host its annual Sleep Out event on Thursday, November 20th at the CME Center. The event invites community members, business executives, and advocates to give up their beds for one night in solidarity with young people experiencing homelessness and to raise critical funds to keep CHIL’s doors open year-round.  Learn more or register for Sleep Out at sleepout.org/chicago.