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Latest Federal Budget Updates
The Senate voted to advance President Trump’s 940-page domestic package late Saturday in a 51-49 vote. This led to a full reading of the bill, and a vote-a-rama that is taking place right now (Monday). read more…
Latest State Budget Updates
The state budget passed at the end of May in usual fashion, though many unknowns are looming at the federal level. read more…
Our Advocacy Paid Off: Living Wages, Thriving Communities Campaign Updates
Advocacy works– amidst much instability in our federal and local governments, there are indicators of progress in state policy that we want to celebrate, as we continue to push for more. read more…
Webinar: Writing an Op-Ed (Free) – Aug 20
Learn how to craft and pitch effective op-eds to advance policy change! This free webinar will focus on clear messaging, audience awareness, and using your unique voice. read more…
Webinar: Access to Medicare for People Leaving Incarceration
A growing number of older adults are incarcerated, meaning that Medicare is increasingly a health coverage option to consider when advising people at reentry. read more…
Dignity Dash (charity event) – Aug 17
Brave Space Alliance’s first ever charity 5K centers the lives and legacies of transgender and gender nonconforming individuals and invites you to become allies and fellow advocates in the fight for trans liberation and community driven change.
Celebrating a Year of Shared Learning
Thank you for your trust and partnership! This past fiscal year, your engagement in our training sessions has helped create a space for shared learning, growth, and connection across the human services sector. read more…
New Training Series Launching This Fall
Building on the momentum of this past year, we are excited to announce the launch of a new Advocacy Training Series this fall, designed specifically for human service professionals and supporters. read more…
Art in Solidarity: PODER’s Butterfly Mural Honors Immigrant Communities
Congratulations to our coalition partner PODER for the recent unveiling of a beautiful and powerful mural in the Gage Park community located on the southside of Chicago. read more…
New Online Resource for Southern 19 Counties
The Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network (HSIDN) online resource lists are transitioning to Find Help Southern Illinois.
