New date: Saturday, June 18 1 - 3pm Advocacy and sharing our stories is more important now than ever. Join us for this FREE training to learn how to incorporate Reframing Aging strategy into your advocacy and storytelling to ensure our messages and experience resonate...
Events
Invitations and links to upcoming human service related virtual and in-person happenings around the state.
Clinical Work with LGBTQ+ Clients: An Introduction – Jun 11
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...
CHA 2026 Job Skills Workshops – Jun 3, 17
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...
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...
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...
ILCHWA Virtual Tea Time Training – May 13
The Illinois Community Health Workers Association (ILCHWA) hosts virtual training focused on public benefits. Participants build the knowledge and confidence to better support communities including understanding public benefits and their impact on community health,...
Tawazun: Arab American Mental Health Conference – May 15
This conference brings together professionals and leaders working in behavioral health, healthcare, education, workplace wellness, and community organizations to improve outcomes for Arab American and Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) communities. The event offers...
Reclaiming Our Love Conference – May 28-29
Registration is now open for the Reclaiming Our Love: Social Justice & Domestic Violence Conference. The conference brings together advocates, practitioners, and community leaders to explore survivor-led, community-centered approaches to ending gender-based...
Racial Equity Leaders Lunch: Strengthening Our Democracy – May 11
Join Forefront and Racial Equity Leaders from across Illinois and the nation for a discussion on “Strengthening Our Democracy.” Panelists will share successful strategies that preserve current work while strengthening systems for cross-sector collaboration. Speakers...