Join Illinois Partners in crafting a new narrative about aging and community well-being. In this training, we will share research based strategies for telling complete stories of aging, confronting ageism and pushing for equitable policies that support all of us as we...
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Call for Abstracts – Reclaiming Our Love: Social, Justice and Domestic Violence Conference
The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence is accepting abstracts for their annual conference. Conference tracks include: Practicing accountability Caring for frontline advocates Access and accessibility Refining practice of healing frameworks Trailblazers in...
Confronting Native American Homelessness – Aug 1
Join WTTW, in partnership with the Mitchell Museum and Visionary Ventures NFP, a community conversation in connection with the Firsthand: Homeless initiative. Panelists will address the challenges and barriers of affordable housing and the underrepresented Native...
The Network Launches Pilot Guaranteed Income Project for Survivors
This month, our coalition partner, The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence launched a new pilot guaranteed income program for 60 survivors of gender-based violence and their families in Chicagoland. This innovative pilot, in conjunction with LIFT, Inc.,...
Important Announcement About Our Training Program
During the past fiscal year, we were thrilled to have more than 250 registrants for our reframing training series! This fiscal year we are adding additional training opportunities and we hope to have many more of our coalition partners participate in our training. We...
A Tribute to Our Friend and Board Member, Justin Cooper
Dear Coalition Partners, I am writing with a heavy heart today to share that our dear friend and Illinois Partners’ Board Member, Justin Cooper, passed away earlier this week. At 41 years old, his life ended far too soon. This is a heartbreaking time for all of us who...
Thank You for Your Contributions!
Thank you to our coalition partners for your contributions to FY24, which was a year of growth and impact for Illinois Partners! Our policy team is taking a short summer break, but will be back with our legislative priorities in the coming months. In the meantime, if...
Webinar: Launch of Racial Equity Training for Human Service Leaders
Illinois Partners has developed a curriculum that prioritizes strategies for structural change, confronts the ways systemic racism undermines community well-being, and promotes spaces for shared learning and reflection. We are excited to announce the launch of a new...
The Gathering Listening Session – Jun 28
Our friends at EverThrive Illinois invite you to join their next in-person listening session. The Gathering is a community of support for self-care during pregnancy and after having a baby. EverThrive is sharing highlighted themes and messages with community partners...
Southern Illinois Community Health Needs Assessment
Southern Illinois Healthcare along with community partners are working collaboratively to improve the health and well-being of all of the people in the communities we serve. By taking this short survey you can help identify the biggest needs in Southern Illinois. Take...