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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...
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 (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...
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...
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...
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...
We are saddened to hear that our coalition partner Shriver Center on Poverty Law will be closing after more than 50 years. It has been a national leader in advancing economic and racial justice, shaping policy, training advocates, and strengthening movements that many...
Please join us in thanking individuals who are retiring or taking a break for their dedicated leadership, and in welcoming those stepping into new roles. After more than four years of service as President & CEO, Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento moved on from Cara...
We are so grateful for the incredible leadership and heart of our team as we navigate an exciting season of transition. From January through April, Cosette Ayele will be moving to part-time as they step into a new role as Executive Director of Chicago Quilombo. We are...
This year’s veto session was one of the most impactful in recent memory, and it moved several major issues that had been years in the making. After countless rounds of negotiations, Illinois finally reached a deal on long-awaited transit reform. The package...