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...
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Community Health Worker Skill-Building Summer Bash
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...
Advocates 4 Trans Equality Launches Housing with Dignity Campaign
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...
New Report Highlights Rising Levels of Burnout Among Nonprofit Leaders and Staff
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...
Gary Huelsmann Recognized as a Community Changemaker at FOCUS St. Louis 2026
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...
Central Illinois Food Pantries Prepare for Higher Need Due to New SNAP Requirements
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...
Representing Our Coalition at Policy and Advocacy Events Across the State
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...
Updates from Deadline Week in Springfield
Deadline week was a busy one in Springfield, with coalition partners showing up across multiple advocacy efforts. These included Save Our SNAP Advocacy Day, the Illinois Revenue Alliance Tax Day Advocacy Event for progressive revenue, Behavioral Health Advocacy Day,...
Join Us for the LWTC Week of Action May 12-14!
As we enter the final weeks of the legislative session, critical budget decisions are being made that directly impact the human services workforce and the communities we serve. Join us for our Week of Action or in Springfield to advocate for the investments our...
Join us in Springfield for Small Group Advocacy Dayl
This session many coalition partners traveled to Springfield and made a strong case for why investing in the human services workforce is essential to the well-being of our communities. A special thank you to our partners Arrowleaf, Alternatives Inc., Easter Seals...