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Evanston Now
Council OK’s shelter operation
Evanston’s City Council Monday night gave final approval to a special use permit and an operating agreement for Connections for the Homeless to continue running a homeless shelter at the Margarita Inn.
Nearly 30 people spoke on the issue during public comment with supporters of the shelter outnumbering opponents by more than three to one.
Press Release
Downtown Evanston Organizes Food Drive
After learning that two of Evanston’s local food pantries were running low on supplies, Downtown Evanston immediately reached out to businesses which agreed to placing bins to collect items. Throughout the month of March, businesses downtown collected canned goods, snack items, and other non-perishable items.
Evanston RoundTable
From hotel to homeless shelter: A peek into the Margarita Inn
The Margarita Inn remains mostly unchanged since Evanston nonprofit Connections for the Homeless began operating a shelter within the hotel two years ago under an emergency declaration.
Daily Northwestern
Connections for the Homeless Launches Awareness Campaign
The time has come to act on Evanston’s homelessness problem, said officials from Connections for the Homeless on Wednesday.
Evanston RoundTable
City Considering Using Federal Funds for Permanent Homeless Shelter
“One of the reasons this funding is so important is it’s the first time the federal government has released money for shelters,” Flax said. “It’s an opportunity that we’ve never had before.”
Evanston RoundTable
What the Margarita Inn means to its residents
Does it work? Photographer Richard Cahan spent time with four people who either lived at the Margarita Inn and moved on or are still living there. The RoundTable offers their words and stories into the discussion.
Evanston RoundTable
Letter to the Community: Support for the Margarita Inn
The Margarita Inn and its future have been the subject of many community discussions during the past several months. The focus is Connections for the Homeless’ goal of purchasing the building to continue offering the Bridge Housing and services so critical for people seeking to improve their lives.