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We know that increased ICE activity in our communities causes fear and harm — not only through the dehumanization of our immigrant neighbors, but also through the disruption of the vital support systems that keep families safe and connected. We firmly oppose these...

Earlier this month, our Executive Director Lauren Wright participated in the Raíces Conference, hosted by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation, joining partners and state leaders to focus on legal strategies to safeguard community-based organizations. The...

Are you a worker at a community-based human service organization in Illinois? Do you want to see wages for human service sector workers increase, so that care providers can move beyond surviving and actually thrive? Have you been looking for an opportunity to learn...

In October, Illinois Partners will release the second quarterly survey in the series, “Federal Changes, Community Consequences: The State of Human Services in Illinois.” The survey will address the financial and operational impacts of social, political, and economic...

The State of Illinois launched a new resource hub and legal hotline that expands access to legal information and support for the LGBTQIA+ community. The Illinois Department of Human Services will lead the program and work in collaboration with community partners...

Caritas Family Solutions and Human Support Services (HSS) announced that they will be merging, uniting their missions and programs under the Caritas Family Solutions umbrella to better serve communities across Southern Illinois and the Metro East. Caritas Family...

Please join us in thanking individuals who are retiring or taking a break for their dedicated leadership, and in welcoming those stepping into new roles. We wish them great success as they continue to advance the important work of supporting our communities. ComWell...

Earlier this month, our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, joined partners at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois for the Lutherans Unite event. The gathering lifted up courageous leadership in public service and the importance of community solidarity in difficult...

Are you a worker at a community-based human service organization in Illinois? Do you want to see wages for human service sector workers increase ... so that care providers can move beyond surviving and actually thrive? Have you been looking for an opportunity to learn...

The Illinois Department on Aging, in partnership with the Health & Medicine Policy Research Group and members of Illinois Aging Together, wants to hear from older adults, caregivers, people with disabilities, organizations, and community groups working to address...