Posts by Sally Berkhia
Winter Newsletter 2022
Aetna drops Walgreens from its Medical plan, making it harder for low-income Chicagoans to get their prescriptions during pandemic
Click here to read Chicago Tribune article by Nara Schoenberg.
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Coronavirus Outbreak At West Side Shelter Reveals Risks To People Who Are Homeless
Click here to read Block Club Chicago article by Pascal Sabino.
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COVID-19 outbreak at Chicago homeless shelter points to coronavirus surge dangers, advocates say
Click here to read Chicago Tribune article by Kelli Smith.
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With winter approaching, homeless shelters face big challenges against coronavirus
Click here to read NBC News article by Daniella Silva.
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Sun-Times Article: Concerns for At-Risk Shelter Guests
The Chicago Sun-Times interviews a Franciscan Outreach guest and Executive Director Richard Ducatenzeiler as it draws attention to at-risk people experiencing homelessness and concerns for their safety as the city’s isolation hotels are filled to capacity. Read the full article
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WBBM Newsradio Interview with Richard Ducatenzeiler
Political Editor Craig Dellimore of At Issue on WBBM Newsradio interviews Franciscan Outreach Executive Director Richard Ducatenzeiler and Doug Schenkelberg of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. They talk about many of the critical issues people who are homeless face each day. They also discuss what the City of Chicago is doing and what everyday…
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Franciscan Outreach 2019 Fall Newsletter
Click here to see our 2019 Fall Newsletter
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Chicago’s “Bubble Ambassador” is a Franciscan Outreach Guest!
Andre Allen likes to spread joy with his bubbles as he welcomes visitors on Chicago tour boats. See WGNTV news story. Andre is also a guest of the Franciscan Outreach shelter in Pilsen where he has a safe place to sleep each night, three meals a day and support from a dedicated case manager. Click…
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Franciscan Outreach Welcomes New Executive Director
Click here to read announcement
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