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Listening Session with Illinois Poverty Commission – May 30
Illinois Partners for Human Service represents our coalition in the Illinois Poverty Commission, specifically leading the Pillar 5 subcommittee tasked with supporting trusted community-based providers in the elimination of deep poverty in Illinois. In this role, we...
Living Wages, Thriving Communities Week of Action Wrap-Up: Thank you!
Thank you to all who joined us to support human services last week during the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Week of Action! Last week, we boldly called on our state legislators to invest in human services and prioritize the sector in the state budget amidst...
Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium – May 1
The National Council on Aging is hosting the annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on how to best meet the mental health needs of older adults. In partnership with Rush University’s E4 Center...
Flip the Script on Aging and Advocacy – May 6
May is Older Americans Month is a time to honor the contributions of older adults and challenge outdated views on aging. This year’s theme, Flip the Script on Aging, invites us to rethink how we talk about aging and support thriving communities. Join Illinois Partners...
The Network’s Virtual Lunch and Learn – May 5
Join the Policy, Advocacy, and Research team at The Network for a virtual Lunch and Learn to learn about the key takeaways from the second report of Measuring Safety 2024. Learn about data focused on statewide legislative activity from January of 2023 to January of...
Bystander Power: Taking Action in 2025 – May 13
This webinar offers clear, actionable guidance on how to be a strong and effective bystander in the face of injustice whether it’s happening in our workplace, our neighborhood, or in public policy. Participants will explore real-life scenarios and learn how to be an...
Training Updates – June Dates
Join Illinois Partners for Advancing Equity in Our Sector and Systems in Which We Advocate: A Racial Equity Training for Human Service Leaders. This virtual training series is designed for human service leaders who want to deepen theirunderstanding and commitment to...
New Resources from Justice in Aging
Recently Justice in Aging released fact sheets and resources related to programs and policies that support the well-being of older adults in communities across the country, including Illinois. Supporting Older Americans’ Basic Needs: Health Care, Income, Housing, and...
Right To Be – Resources and Training
Right to Be is a nonprofit organization and movement with a mission to build safe, inclusive public spaces by transforming the culture that perpetuates harassment and discrimination. The organization offers resources you can use to begin healing, build resilience, and...