Like many across the state, food pantries in Central Illinois are preparing for increased demand as new SNAP work requirements take effect and an estimated 120,000 people could lose benefits. Adults who do not meet expanded work or volunteer hour rules including...
As we approach the finish line of this legislative session, the Illinois Partners team has also been proud to represent our coalition at advocacy and policy events across the state throughout the month of May. Our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, participated in a...
Deadline week was a busy one in Springfield, with coalition partners showing up across multiple advocacy efforts. These included Save Our SNAP Advocacy Day, the Illinois Revenue Alliance Tax Day Advocacy Event for progressive revenue, Behavioral Health Advocacy Day,...
As we enter the final weeks of the legislative session, critical budget decisions are being made that directly impact the human services workforce and the communities we serve. Join us for our Week of Action or in Springfield to advocate for the investments our...
This session many coalition partners traveled to Springfield and made a strong case for why investing in the human services workforce is essential to the well-being of our communities. A special thank you to our partners Arrowleaf, Alternatives Inc., Easter Seals...