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Advocacy works– amidst much instability in our federal and local governments, there are indicators of progress in state policy that we want to celebrate, as we continue to push for more. At the conclusion of the Spring Legislative Session, we are excited to share...
Learn how to craft and pitch effective op-eds to advance policy change! This free webinar will focus on clear messaging, audience awareness, and using your unique voice. The webinar will also cover strategies for pitching an op-ed to media outlets to reach the...
A growing number of older adults are incarcerated, meaning that Medicare is increasingly a health coverage option to consider when advising people at reentry. This webinar will provide reentry navigators, legal service providers, and aging advocates with information...
Brave Space Alliance’s first ever charity 5K centers the lives and legacies of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals and invites you to become allies and fellow advocates in the fight for trans liberation and community driven change. This event is...
Thank you for your trust and partnership! This past fiscal year, your engagement in our training sessions has helped create a space for shared learning, growth, and connection across the human services sector. We wanted to share some highlights and express gratitude...
Building on the momentum of this past year, we are excited to announce the launch of a new Advocacy Training Series this fall, designed specifically for human service professionals and supporters. This series will equip participants with tools and strategies to...
Congratulations to our coalition partner PODER for the recent unveiling of a beautiful and powerful mural in the Gage Park community located on the southside of Chicago. The monarch butterfly is a powerful symbol in immigrant justice and solidarity movements to honor...
The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) online resource lists are transitioning to Find Help Southern Illinois. The online platform will make it easier for people to find and connect with the programs and services they need in the 19-county area (roughly...
PBS recently released Caregiving, a powerful new documentary narrated by Uzo Aduba and produced with Bradley Cooper. The film explores the emotional and practical realities of caregiving in America through personal stories, highlighting the growing need for support...
The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) filed a lawsuit on behalf of a coalition of 17 state domestic and sexual violence organizations challenging new federal restrictions on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants. The suit opposes a requirement that grantees...