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SHPA Supportive Housing Summit – Nov 16-17

The Supportive Housing Providers Association (SHPA) is hosting an in person summit including sessions on Government Affairs, Homelessness, Supportive Housing Development, Professional Development & Capacity Building, Peer Leadership and Development, and more. Our...

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Alternative Inc. CEO Wins Denise Stennis Award

Congratulations to Bessie Alcantara, Executive Director of Alternatives Inc, on her Denise Stennis Award for leadership excellence and commitment to advancing racial equity in nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising. These awards are named in memory and honor of...

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Housing Forward Purchases Write Inn building

Through a partnership with Cook County, Housing Forward will purchase the Write Inn to provide shelter for unhoused individuals in their interim housing program. Housing Forward CEO, Lynda Schueler was interviewed by the Wednesday Journal and shared the following...

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Please Our Brief Survey on 2024 Advocacy Priorities

Illinois Partners is seeking your feedback on priorities for research, trainings, and advocacy for the upcoming legislative session and the 2024 calendar year. We are looking to our coalition partners, as well as other health and human service stakeholders, to inform...

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Governor Signs Pay Transparency Bill into Law

On August 11, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3129 which amends the Illinois Equal Pay Act and will require employers with 15 or more employees to include in any job posting the pay scale and benefits for a position. This new legislation goes into effect on...

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Statewide Caregiver Roundtables

The Illinois Department on Aging is hosting a series of Caregiver Roundtables to focus on identifying the needs and challenges faced by caregivers and explore additional support that can enhance the caregiving journey. Caregivers' valuable insights will help shape...

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