Crime Statistics

The information in the middle column shows what has happened to the areas in which Connections operates. This is factual data from Evanston Police for the 2 properties Connections manages as shelters using their Housing First - Low Barrier model.

The data has nothing to do with your moral compass. This data does not indicate whether you are a Democrat or Republican. This data has everything to do with Connections' ability to manage their residents, utilize staff, and their measure of success. The statistics below are acceptable to Connections. If Connections for the Homeless were properly able to manage their tenants, this website would not exist.

Please study this data then think as a homeowner, parent, and resident if you would want this experimental housing model, with a self reported success rate of 20%, in your neighborhood.

STATISTICS

United States    2020
Population 331,449,281
Homeless population    580,466
Homeless per 10,000    18 0.18%

Illinois 2020
Population 12,812,508
Homeless population    10,431
Homeless per 10,000    8 0.08%

Chicago 2020
Population 2,746,388
Homeless population 5,390
Homeless per 10,000 20 0.20%

Evanston 2020
Population 78,110
Homeless population 246
Homeless per 10,000 31 0.31%

Ward 4 (not included are Albany Care, YMCA, YWCA, waiting lists)

Population (2010 Census) 8075
Homeless population (InterFaith Action, Margarita) 83
Homeless per 10,000 103 1.03%

187

Police Calls in 2 Years Alone AT THE MARGARITA INN

HERE IS A LIST OF THE REASONS FOR THE CALLS OF THE 2 ADDRESSES CFTH MANAGES:

ARSON

ASSAULT

BATTERY

CRIMINAL DAMAGE

DEATH INVESTIGATION

DISTURBANCE

DISORDELY CONDUCT

DRUG OVERDOSE

HARRASSMENT

SEX OFFENSE

LOST AND CONFUSED

MENTAL SUBJECT

THEFT

UNWANTED PERSON

Connections for the Homeless

In their own Words

"Our outreach specialists trace; throughout Evanston and North Suburban Cook County [...] to connect people to our shelter."

"People come to us via transit, walking, or cars. We provide transit passes to the people we serve."

"Of the 1,300 people served, 20% will exit to shelter or housing"

At least 1/3 of the CFTH residents are not Evanston residents. The data on the other 2/3 has not been substantiated.