A homeless services approach that prioritizes providing immediate, permanent, and safe housing without prerequisites like sobriety or treatment participation. This model has proven to be successful in combating homelessness.

CHI is a former housing builder but has evolved into a national organization that advocates, educates and lobbies by being the voice for the unhoused and people experiencing poverty.

Attending and speaking at public meetings, writing letters to local officials and newspapers, getting involved in community groups and campaigns, organizing public demonstrations or media campaigns to raise awareness.