Housing Forward, in partnership with the Village of Broadview, invites you to celebrate Supportive Housing Week at the Community Block Party. This free, family-friendly event will bring together local community members while raising awareness of our efforts to prevent...
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Important Leadership Update: A Message from our Executive Director
Dear Coalition Partners, After seven years at Illinois Partners for Human Service, I am writing to share that I will be leaving my role as Executive Director to begin a new chapter as Executive Director of Health & Medicine Policy Research Group. My last working...
FY27 State Budget Webinar – Jul 14
We'll be taking a deeper dive into implementation and what comes next during our upcoming state budget webinar The webinar, featuring the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois, the Responsible Budget Coalition, and the Illinois Revenue Alliance, will discuss...
Thank You for the CPFCA Victory!
Thank you again to everyone across our coalition who helped make the Community Partner Fair Contracting Act a reality. This victory represents more than three years of collaboration, advocacy, and persistence, and it would not have been possible without your...
Proposed Changes to Federal Grantmaking
On May 29, 2026, the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed sweeping changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local...
Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program – FY27 Funding Update
The FY27 state budget includes $600,000 for the Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program (HSPLRP). While we are grateful the program will continue, only $250,000 represents new funding, with the remainder authorizing the use of previously awarded but unspent...
Apply for Loan Repayment Assistance Through ISAC
The Human Services Professional Loan Repayment Program remains open. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will continue to accept and process applications until available funding is exhausted. If you or members of your organization may be eligible for the Human...
Federal Student Loan Changes
We are monitoring upcoming federal student loan changes, including the end of the SAVE repayment plan and new repayment options that may significantly affect many human service professionals. A recent NPR guide on upcoming student loan changes offers a helpful...
Eliminating HIV Stigma Summit – Jul 21
AIDS Foundation Chicago and Pride Action Tank are hosting the Eliminating HIV Stigma Summit. It’s where public health agencies, healthcare service providers, as well as people living with and vulnerable to HIV will have an opportunity to engage in dialogue around HIV...
2026 Housing Matters Conference – Sep 29-30
You are invited to the annual conference hosted by Housing Action Illinois The event brings together housing professionals committed to expanding and protecting affordable housing and ending homelessness across Illinois. This year’s gathering will feature dynamic...