Events

Embracing Lived Experience and Recovery in the Workforce

Arrowleaf is excited to announce that Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD) has taken a pioneering step by becoming the first employer in our region to sign a commitment form with Arrowleaf. Left to right: John Cantrell, Haley Robison, Katt Decker, Tor Neal, Rhonda...

Register Now for Tomorrow’s Webinar

We will be covering veto session updates and priorities for the 2024 legislative session. Join Illinois Partners tomorrow for a webinar sharing updates from veto session, as well as health and human service advocacy priorities for 2024. We will discuss key takeaways...

Disability Advocacy Podcast Episode with Karen Tamley

Karen Tamley, President and CEO of Access Living joined a monthly podcast featuring women leaders, for a conversation about creating an equitable world for people with disabilities. Karen shares her personal journey and discusses ongoing disability advocacy and...

Webinar: Veto Session Updates and Priorities for 2024 Legislative Session – Nov 28

Join Illinois Partners on, for a webinar sharing updates from veto session, as well as health and human service advocacy priorities for 2024. We will discuss key takeaways from veto session, upcoming legislative and administrative priorities, as well as an overview of...

Bridging the Equity Gap: A Wellness West Forum on Health + Housing – Nov 7

Wellness West is hosting an evening discussion addressing key social drivers of health on the West of Chicago. This event aims to bring together experts, community leaders, and individuals passionate about creating positive change. November 7, 2023, at 5pm, Malcolm X...

SHPA Supportive Housing Summit – Nov 16-17

The Supportive Housing Providers Association (SHPA) is hosting an in person summit including sessions on Government Affairs, Homelessness, Supportive Housing Development, Professional Development & Capacity Building, Peer Leadership and Development, and more. Our...

Achieving a Healthy Illinois by Eliminating Health Disparities – Dec 4-5

The Illinois Department of Public Health invites you to attend the 2023 Illinois Minority Health Conference, designed to improve knowledge on health disparities and social justice issues and how they affect health outcomes. In person and virtual options are available....

We’re Hiring a Director of Advocacy and Workforce Initiatives!

Illinois Partners for Human Service is hiring for a new position of Director of Advocacy and Workforce Initiatives, an experienced leader and advocate for equitable and sustainable solutions for the human service sector. The Director of Advocacy and Workforce...

Alternative Inc. CEO Wins Denise Stennis Award

Congratulations to Bessie Alcantara, Executive Director of Alternatives Inc, on her Denise Stennis Award for leadership excellence and commitment to advancing racial equity in nonprofit, philanthropy, and fundraising. These awards are named in memory and honor of...

Housing Forward Purchases Write Inn building

Through a partnership with Cook County, Housing Forward will purchase the Write Inn to provide shelter for unhoused individuals in their interim housing program. Housing Forward CEO, Lynda Schueler was interviewed by the Wednesday Journal and shared the following...