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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Connections for the Homeless’ Winter Warmth event provided participants ample winter gear, including heavy winter coats and snow boots.

Connections for the Homeless’ annual winter gear distribution helps individuals gear up for the cold

November 12, 2023

Lake Street Church was buzzing with volunteers Saturday at its annual Winter Warmth event, hosted by Connections for the Homeless. Volunteers distributed coats, boots and other necessities for the frigid...

Evanston’s Connections for the Homeless organization will receive $7 million to purchase the Margarita Inn shelter from Cook County.

After county votes to fund Margarita Inn shelter, advocates in south suburbs point out resource disparities

November 1, 2023

In September, Cook County commissioners approved $7 million in funding for Evanston’s Connections for the Homeless to purchase the Margarita Inn, which Connections has leased and operated as a shelter...

An exterior photo of Margarita Inn.

Cook County officials designate $7 million purchase of Margarita Inn

September 25, 2023

Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized a $7 million loan to Connections for the Homeless to facilitate the purchase of the Margarita Inn at a Thursday meeting.  The funds will provide acquisition...

Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma sits behind a desk and speaks into a microphone.

City Council approves Connections for the Homeless rooming house permit, signs operating agreement

May 22, 2023

City Council voted Monday to approve a special use permit for Connections for the Homeless to operate a rooming house at the Margarita Inn. Connections, an Evanston-based nonprofit, has been offering...

A group of people, many in blue shirts, sits in chairs

City Council introduces ordinance to grant Connections for the Homeless rooming house permit

May 9, 2023

City Council voted Monday night to introduce an ordinance that would grant Connections for the Homeless a permit to operate a rooming house at the Margarita Inn.   The motion passed 6-2. At its April...

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