Policy and Advocacy Update: Illinois Budget

May 23, 2023 | All, News

As many of you probably already know by now, the legislature did not pass a budget last week as was planned. The House goes into Session tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am, and the Senate goes tomorrow at 1pm. The tentative schedule is for the Senate to meet...

Beyond a Livable Wage: The Right to Thrive – Jun 29

May 23, 2023 | All, Event

Join us for an in person event focused on redefining the concept of a thriving wage for workers and job seekers. Together we will co-create a new vision for promoting pay equity in the workforce. This event is a collaboration of Alternatives Inc., Women Employed and...

EverThrive Illinois Town Hall Meeting – May 24

May 23, 2023 | All, Event

EverThrive Illinois will hold a town hall meeting focusing on Perinatal Mental Health, including symptoms, prevalence, treatment, and prevention. Participants will be able to reflect on ways to address trauma in their organizations and community areas. The town hall...

ComWell Clinic Opening – May 25

May 23, 2023 | All, Event

ComWell is celebrating the opening of a Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Red Bud, Illinois. ComWell provides mental health counseling services to Randolph County and Washington County in Southern Illinois. Services are available for adults and youth. More details...