Nonprofit organizations nationwide continue to face uncertainty and disruption due to federal actions. To help navigate these challenges, the National Council of Nonprofits offers the following resources: Webinar recording: Legal Landscape & Path Ahead for...
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Our Living Wages, Thriving Communities Rally in Springfield was a Huge Success!
On Wednesday, February 26, we held a powerful rally at the Illinois State Capitol for our campaign 'Living Wages, Thriving Communities'! Over 100 frontline workers, legislators, and advocates spoke about their personal stories, our campaign asks, and our strong...
AgeGuide Public Hearings
The hearings will provide information on AgeGuide's proposed plans, budget, funding formula, and priorities for community-based services for older adults and family caregivers. Attend in person on Thursday, April 3, 1-3 pm, in the AgeGuide Training Room, 1910 S....
SHPA Advocacy Day – Apr 8-9
You are invited to join SHPA for a 2-day advocacy event. The event will be Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8 and 9, in Springfield. On April 8th, they are hosting an advocacy orientation session, followed by a legislative reception. On April 9th, they will be at the...
YWCA’s Basic Money Management for All – Apr 29
Join YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s free Basic Money Management workshops and gain the skills to take control of your financial future. Learn strategies for budgeting, saving, and investing to achieve financial success in 2024 and beyond! This in person event is Tuesday,...
Reframing Conversations About Aging – Apr 9
Join Illinois Partners in shaping new, more inclusive conversations about aging and community well-being. If you work with older adults—or if you want to play a key role in reframing how your organization, elected officials and community think about aging—this...
Resources to Support the LGBTQ+ Community
Like many of our coalition partners, we are concerned about harmful narratives and series of attacks on the rights and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are resources we can all use to support the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois and across the country. Trans...
New Resource: Protecting the Privacy of Immigrants and their Families
Privacy protections are in place to ensure immigrant families can safely access health care, food, housing, and other essential assistance. A new reference table provides accurate information on the privacy protections in place by several federal benefits programs....
Despite Executive Order, Language Access Is Still the Law
You may have heard about a new executive order that attempts to set English as the official language of the U.S. Check out this article from the National Health Law Program which explains that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557 of the Affordable...
JASC Welcoming New Clients for Adult Day Services and Home Support Services
Our coalition partner Japanese American Service Committee (JASC) announced a new chapter in providing programs for older adults. They are currently welcoming new clients for both Adult Day Services and Home Support Services (HSS). Prospective clients and their...