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End of Year Letter from Our Executive Director
Dear Coalition Partners, As the year wraps up, I want to say this plainly: this has been a hard year. For me, and I know for many of you too. The work has felt heavier, the needs more urgent, and the consequences of getting it wrong have felt especially real. What has...
End of Year Policy Resources
As the year closes, we wanted to share some resources to help you start strong in 2026. What’s Ahead for 2026: Federal and Illinois Policy Updates. (December 2025). Webinar co-hosted by The Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois, Responsible Budget Coalition,...
Introducing the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Legislative Champions for 2026!
The Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign is so excited to announce our legislative champions for the 2026 session! • 19th district State Rep. Linsey LaPointe – chief sponsor for the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program • 85th district...
Building Power in Human Services: Advocacy in Action – Jan
To help prepare for the legislative session, Illinois Partners is offering a four-part advocacy training series this January. The series is designed to equip frontline staff, administrators and advocates with the tools to influence state-level decision-making. It...
Apply for the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program!
Do you have student loan debt? Have you worked at a community-based organization that provides human services in Illinois for 2 years or more? If so, you may be eligible for up to $20,000 in loan repayment support from the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment...
Epidemics of Injustice Course – Jan
Epidemics of Injustice (EofI) is an annual, interdisciplinary public health course open to the public as a non-credit experience, free of charge. The course prepares public health leaders and community members with the tools to bring about social change and address...
Racial Equity Collective Statewide Cohort
The Racial Equity Collective Cohort brings together regional leaders to build cross-sector partnerships that advance racial equity statewide. Participants will join workshops and a local roundtable process to strengthen networks, develop shared language, and create...
Thank You for Joining Us in Learning This Year!
As we close out this very challenging year, we are grateful to the more than 1,750 people who joined our training on reframing, racial equity, and advocacy. Your participation and commitment inspire us, and we’re excited to keep offering learning opportunities in the...
Funding Opportunity for Support Workforce Development
In the third round of the program, an additional $10 million in Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program grants will address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals who are underemployed, unemployed, or underrepresented. This includes...