All your need-to-know policy and advocacy updates for Illinois human services.
As we close out May, which is national Mental Health Awareness Month as well as Maternal Mental Health Awareness month, we want to celebrate all of our partners that make mental health care accessible to people across Illinois. Our partners over at the Well Child...
Like many of you, we are monitoring the changing Federal Landscape and working with our coalition partners to aggregate stories and resources. Below are some key actions and resources you can utilize as you navigate We continue to utilize the National Council of...
Thank you to all who joined us to support human services last week during the Living Wages, Thriving Communities Week of Action! Last week, we boldly called on our state legislators to invest in human services and prioritize the sector in the state budget amidst...
Recently Justice in Aging released fact sheets and resources related to programs and policies that support the well-being of older adults in communities across the country, including Illinois. Supporting Older Americans’ Basic Needs: Health Care, Income, Housing, and...
Right to Be is a nonprofit organization and movement with a mission to build safe, inclusive public spaces by transforming the culture that perpetuates harassment and discrimination. The organization offers resources you can use to begin healing, build resilience, and...
We believe that healthcare is a human right and that no one in Illinois should lose healthcare coverage due to federal or state cuts to funding. This month we are highlighting the efforts of our coalition partners who are leading efforts to protect healthcare for all....
Nonprofit organizations nationwide continue to face uncertainty and disruption due to federal actions. To help navigate these challenges, the National Council of Nonprofits offers the following resources: Webinar recording: Legal Landscape & Path Ahead for...
On Wednesday, February 26, we held a powerful rally at the Illinois State Capitol for our campaign 'Living Wages, Thriving Communities'! Over 100 frontline workers, legislators, and advocates spoke about their personal stories, our campaign asks, and our strong...
Like many of our coalition partners, we are concerned about harmful narratives and series of attacks on the rights and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Here are resources we can all use to support the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois and across the country. Trans...
Privacy protections are in place to ensure immigrant families can safely access health care, food, housing, and other essential assistance. A new reference table provides accurate information on the privacy protections in place by several federal benefits programs....