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Bring Chicago Home: Let’s Pass the Restructured Real Estate Transfer Tax
The March 19 primary elections are less than one month away and early voting has begun! We’re urging you and your community members to support Bring Chicago Home on the ballot.
Our Response to Governor Pritzker’s FY25 Budget Address
Last week, Governor Pritzker gave his 2024 State of the State and FY25 Budget Address. read more…
HHS Coalition Advocacy Event – Mar 1
Join us for our upcoming Advocacy Event with the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois, highlighting the importance of prioritized investment in human services.
4th Annual Restorative Justice Conference – May 31
Registration is now open for BUILD’s annual conference focused on restorative justice, themed Renewing Hope, Reigniting Vision and Repairing Harm; Restoring Human Connections.
Healthy Illinois Campaign Awarded Justice and Equity Award
Join us in congratulating the Healthy Illinois Campaign for the 2024 Justice and Equity Award from the American Society on Aging Advisory Council.
2024 Lunar New Year Celebration
On February 20th, our coalition partner HANA Center celebrated the Lunar New Year and welcomed the Year of the Blue Dragon.
Mary Killough to Be New Director of Department of Aging
On February 13, Governor JB Pritzker announced the appointment of Mary Killough, a lifelong advocate for older adults, as the next director of the Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA). read more…
Register Today for Our FY25 Budget Address Webinar – Feb 23
Illinois’ legislative session has begun, and we have upcoming events to help you understand and advocate for human service sector priorities. read more…
HHS Coalition Virtual Advocacy Event – Mar 1
Join the Health and Human Service Coalition of Illinois for a virtual advocacy event in support of prioritized investment for health and human services in Illinois.
National Public Housing Museum Exhibit: EVICTED
This free exhibit is inspired by Matthew Desmond’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
22nd Annual CARRE Policy Conference: Building Bridges to Success – Feb 8
This year’s conference of the Council of Advisors to Reduce Recidivism through Employment, or CARRE, is subtitled “Redefining Reentry Through Collaboration and Innovation.” read more…
Carol Sharp Joins The Night Ministry as President and CEO
Carol J. Sharp has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of The Night Ministry.