Events

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

A trauma-informed organization understands the impact of trauma and works to create a complete care environment that encourages healing and prevents re-traumatization. Many of our coalition partners are actively developing trauma-informed policies, practices and...

Join us for an upcoming webinar to explore practical, ready-to-use tools designed specifically to help Illinois community organizations connect more people to the benefits they need. Under-enrollment in public benefit programs leaves families in poverty and strains...

May is Older Americans Month – a time to celebrate, reflect, and take action. Note: "Reframing Aging: Advocacy Through Storytelling" has been rescheduled. Learn more As Illinois advances its new Multi-Sector Plan on Aging, we’re offering two timely Reframing Aging...

Join Illinois Partners for Human Service for “Core Strategies for Reframing Aging,” an introduction to the universality, normalcy, and potential of aging. Together we will build a new narrative that highlights innovation and promotes equitable supports for everyone as...

Advocacy is most powerful when our stories are grounded in research and shaped by those closest to the issues. This interactive training will explore how to use reframing aging strategies to strengthen your advocacy and storytelling, helping shift narratives and...