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Leadership Transitions in Our Sector
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. read more…
The Impact of HR 1: Resources & Events
With the passage of HR 1 earlier this month, Illinois Partners is mobilizing alongside our coalition of advocates and human service providers to ensure that the voices of impacted communities are heard. read more…
The Alliance for Human Services of Lake County Legislative Forum Recap
Thank you to our partners at the Alliance for Human Services of Lake County for hosting their recent Legislative Forum, facilitated by our Executive Director Lauren Wright.
IL Partners Executive Director Lauren Wright, Senator Adriane Johnson, Representative Laura Faver Dias, Representative Joyce Mason, and Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart.
Living Wages, Thriving Communities (LWTC) Talks Next Steps with State Legislators and CACE
Last month, Strategy Committee Member Anne VanderWeele (New Moms) and Alyssa Mendez (Metropolitan Family Services) convened members of the Chicago Alliance for Collaborative Effort (CACE).
Participants at the CACE discussion.
Talk to Your Legislators About Your Work and the LWTC Campaign This Summer!
This summer, the Living Wages, Thriving Communities (LWTC) Campaign invites YOU to meet with your legislators. read more…
Engaging Candidates: Ways for Nonprofits to Build Local Power – Jul 30
Join Nonprofit VOTE for a practical discussion on how nonprofits can engage local candidates to strengthen civic voice and build community power. read more…
“SNAP in Crisis: The Cuts, Consequences and Plan for Collective Action” – Jul 31
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is hosting a webinar to discuss the anticipated consequences of the cuts to SNAP. read more…
Protecting Immigrant Families Illinois Coalition Meeting – Aug 7
Join the PIF-IL coalition meeting for a discussion on the immigrant related provisions in the reconciliation bill, data privacy protections for immigrants enrolled in public benefits and updates to public benefits created at the state level for immigrants. read more…
Complete Our 2025 Partner Training Survey by August 1st
Help us shape Illinois Partners’ training content and experience. read more…
Save the Dates for our New Advocacy Training Series: Sep 10, 17 and 24
This September, Illinois Partners will launch our new advocacy training series, Shaping the World we Want to See: Advocacy for Human Service Professionals. read more…
