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Big news for Southern Illinois! Our coalition partner Arrowleaf has been awarded a $1.2 million grant from Health Resources and Services Administration. The grant is for Arrowleaf to lead the Southern Illinois Rural Health Special Track Opportunity initiative — one of...
As the veto session began, ICIRR members launched the Safety and Action for Liberation platform, calling for policies that protect all Illinoisans from the federal government’s attacks on our communities. Together, they delivered a clear message: Illinois must act now...
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. We wish them great success as they continue to advance the important work of supporting our communities. The...
Our Illinois Partners team had a wonderful time at the Illinois Department on Aging Conference! The theme for the conference was Framing the Future for a better tomorrow. We enjoyed leading a plenary session on Reframing Aging Strategies for Leaders and Advocates, as...
We know that increased ICE activity in our communities causes fear and harm — not only through the dehumanization of our immigrant neighbors, but also through the disruption of the vital support systems that keep families safe and connected. We firmly oppose these...
Earlier this month, our Executive Director Lauren Wright participated in the Raíces Conference, hosted by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation, joining partners and state leaders to focus on legal strategies to safeguard community-based organizations. The...
Are you a worker at a community-based human service organization in Illinois? Do you want to see wages for human service sector workers increase, so that care providers can move beyond surviving and actually thrive? Have you been looking for an opportunity to learn...
In October, Illinois Partners will release the second quarterly survey in the series, “Federal Changes, Community Consequences: The State of Human Services in Illinois.” The survey will address the financial and operational impacts of social, political, and economic...
Sign up for a free national webinar hosted by the National Council of Nonprofits on what nonprofits need to consider as they plan for future federal grants. Learn what to think about in the application process, how to navigate new grant certifications, and how to plan...
Join ICOY and Illinois Partners to learn about the Human Service Professional Loan Repayment Program. We will be discussing eligibility requirements, timelines, and how to apply using the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s (ISAC) website. A Guide to the Human...