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Earlier this month, our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, joined partners at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois for the Lutherans Unite event. The gathering lifted up courageous leadership in public service and the importance of community solidarity in difficult...
This year, Illinois Partners is releasing a series of surveys and short-form quarterly reports to shed light on how changes in federal funding and policies are affecting community-based health and human service provision in Illinois. The series, “Federal Changes,...
Earlier this month, our Director of Advocacy & Workforce Initiatives joined Tyler Smith at CBHA (Community Behavioral Health Association) and Cyrus Winnett at IPHCA (Illinois Primary Health Care Association) for the Behavioral Health-Primary Care Collaborative...
Join advocates across the country in calling for robust federal investments in Housing First, Harm Reduction, and the programs that make supportive housing possible. Meetings with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation will be scheduled throughout the day. SHPA...
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...
We’re excited to announce the panelists for our upcoming advocacy training series second session: Lessons from Illinois Advocates! Each of these panelists will share their experiences, lessons, and advice advocating in Illinois. This session will include two panels,...
Aspen Institute is hosting a free Writing a Public Comment instructional webinar applying a framework for writing effective public comments. Participants will be introduced to a framework for writing effective public comments, which are essential tools that regulators...
The Annual Symposium on Public Policy for Nonprofits is hosted by ARNOVA, Independent Sector, and the Nonprofit Policy Forum. This year’s theme, “Breaking Through the Noise,” explores how nonprofit organizations can better communicate their impact amid rising demand...
Prevention First is hosting their Connections in Prevention Conference this fall. You are invited to learn about issues, current trends, and innovative practices that promote healthy environments, resiliency, and equity among youth, adults, and communities. There will...
The Illinois Community Health Worker Association (ILCHWA) is hosting the Annual Chicago CHW Summit dedicated to learning, connection, and impact. With workshops covering men’s health, domestic violence, ACEs, and more, this event supports and celebrates the vital role...