This month, the Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign brought together state legislators, leaders of human service organizations and policy advocates for a Roundtable discussion about strategies and next steps to push our policies to the next level this upcoming...
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Save Our SNAP: Deep Dive on Pending Changes for Benefits Enrollers
The Illinois Commission to End Hunger will be hosting a webinar series to dive deeper into the technical policy changes and implementation of the SNAP Program. SNAP is our nation’s front-line of defense against hunger. It helps feed approximately 1.9 million Illinois...
Addressing Ageism Across Illinois: A Cross-Sector Conversation – Dec 5
The American Society on Aging Chicagoland Roundtable, hosted by RUSH, brings together Chicago area professionals in aging every other month to share and explore important topics related to aging. In December, Illinois Partners will be joining a panel of leaders from...
Free Open Beadwork Classes
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we want to highlight that the American Indian Center of Chicago (AIC) offers free beadwork classes to learn a meaningful craft that connects to Native heritage, storytelling, and identity. No experience required, supplies...
Reframing Human Services: A New Narrative about Community Well-Being – Dec 10
Human services are essential to the well-being of every community. As human service professionals, we know our work is rooted in care, connection, and community – but not everyone sees it that way. Join us for a reframing training where we’ll explore how the words we...
Building Power in Human Services: Advocacy in Action – Jan/Feb
As we begin the state legislative session, join us for a dynamic training series designed to prepare human service professionals to effectively engage in advocacy. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the legislative process, learn key advocacy strategies,...
A New Crop of Useful Resources
Because the more you know, the more effective you can be... New Resource: Early Childhood Immigration Toolkit from Start Early Start Early released a new Illinois-focused toolkit to help early care and learning programs prepare for immigration enforcement activities....
Leadership Transitions in Our Sector
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. Recently, César Nuñez stepped away from his role as Co-Executive Director of Enlace and received a special...
Supportive Housing Is Vital to Community Well-Being
Supportive housing is one of the most effective tools we have for keeping individuals and families stable, healthy, and connected to their communities. It is also a core part of our statewide human services system. That is why the recent HUD Continuum of Care NOFO has...
Veto Session Updates
The fall veto session is bringing timely and important conversations to the forefront. Illinois Partners is proud to stand with our partners in support of critical legislation that strengthens protections for Illinoisans. The Health Care Sanctity and Privacy Act, led...