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This week we are making a final push to secure $5M in funding for the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program. There is still time for legislators to hear from you and understand why this funding is critical for workers, communities, and the future of human...
This month, we held a Week of Action as part of the Living Wages, Thriving Communities campaign. We are deeply grateful to all of the partners, advocates, providers, and workers who sent emails, made calls to legislators, and shared their stories in support of the...
Join Center on Halsted to learn the basics of working with LGBTQ+ clients. The training included an introduction to sexual and gender identity, language and identity labels, privilege and discrimination, affirming clinical work, and a brief LGBTQ+ history lesson. The...
Attend these two hands-on Wednesday workshops provided by Chicago Public Library to improve your job skills. LinkedIn Learning and More – Wednesday, June 3, 10:30 am Staying Safe While Job Searching: Avoiding Scams & Protecting Your Information – Wednesday, June...
The Illinois Community Health Workers Association (ILCHWA) is hosting this day of learning, networking and resource sharing. Strengthen your skills, connect with fellow CHWs and partners, and engage with dynamic presenters on key health topics. Enjoy refreshments and...
A new HUD rule threatens regulations protecting housing access. On April 28, HUD published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions” seeking to remove regulatory provisions that protect access to HUD shelter and housing...
The new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) highlights the growing and compounding pressures facing nonprofit organizations nationwide. The report, State of Nonprofits 2026: What Funders Need to Know, finds that many nonprofits are managing...
We congratulate Caritas Family Solutions CEO, Gary Huelsmann, for being recognized as a Community Changemaker at FOCUS St. Louis’ 2026 What’s Right with the Region Awards. Upon receiving the award, Gary shared his gratitude by saying, “Positive change only happens...
Like many across the state, food pantries in Central Illinois are preparing for increased demand as new SNAP work requirements take effect and an estimated 120,000 people could lose benefits. Adults who do not meet expanded work or volunteer hour rules including...
As we approach the finish line of this legislative session, the Illinois Partners team has also been proud to represent our coalition at advocacy and policy events across the state throughout the month of May. Our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, participated in a...