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El Rescate in Humboldt Park Provides Housing, Hope for LGBTQ

We visit a shelter in Humboldt Park fighting for LGBTQ+ youth without homes.

Aired 06/22/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

El Rescate in Humboldt Park Provides Housing, Hope for LGBTQ

Clip: 6/22/2022 | 4m 11sVideo has Closed Captions

We visit a shelter in Humboldt Park fighting for LGBTQ+ youth without homes.

As people around the world celebrate pride month this June, we’re highlighting leaders making an impact for LGBTQ-plus individuals. Chicago Tonight's Joanna Hernandez visited a Humboldt Park haven for those without homes and spoke with a woman driven to provide queer youth a safe place to live.

Aired 06/22/2022 | Rating NR

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