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Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium – May 2
The National Council on Aging is hosting the 7th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium, an online event. read more…
ACCESS Living Open House – May 2
Our coalition partner ACCESS Living is hosting an Open House. This event is a wonderful opportunity to see what an organization run by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities, looks like.
Adela Carlin Joins Forefront Board
We are excited to share that our team member Adela Carlin, Senior Director of Training and Community Partnerships, has joined the Board of Directors for our coalition partner Forefront. read more…
Women’s Economic Power Agenda for Illinois
Last November, Illinois Partners joined advocates and workers for the Women’s Economic Power Agenda (WEPA) Summit to shape a shared agenda and roadmap to advance women’s economic power in Illinois.
Lauren Wright Receives Moxie Award
Our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, is a 2024 recipient of Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s Moxie Award, for her advocacy and leadership in the human service sector.
At the HHS Coalition gathering in Springfield. From left: Lauren Wright, Executive Director of IL Partners; Vickie Smith, Executive Director of Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence; and Carrie Ward, CEO of ICASA.
Intersectionality and Equity in Aging Virtual Training – May 9
Join Illinois Partners for Human Service for “Intersectionality & Equity in Aging,” a conversation about the importance of considering how aging is impacted by the historical marginalization of individuals and communities. read more…
Webinar: Summer EBT Program – Apr 8
Illinois is working to implement Summer EBT, the first new federal nutrition program in 50 years. read more…
Chicago Evictions Town Hall – Apr 17
Join the Law Center for Better Housing for a panel discussion on the continued importance of legal aid and emergency rental assistance inside Chicago’s eviction courtrooms from legal aid, public policy, and data analysis perspectives.
The Intersection of Education and Workforce: Panel Discussion
In honor of Black History Month, Cara Collective held a panel discussion on the Intersection of Education and Workforce. read more…
Congratulations to the Honorees – 2024 Impact Awards
This month the Chicago Foundation for Women held their annual IMPACT Awards event honoring leaders who have dedicated their lives to ensure we live in an equitable society and celebrating the power and perseverance of women and girls. read more…
