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Corporate Governance Check-Up for BIPOC-Led Nonprofits – Jul 18-19
The Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights is providing a pro bono legal assessment focused on governance.
Illinois Partners Welcomes 3 New Board Members
Illinois Partners is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors.
From left, Eugene Humphrey, Gary R. Huelsmann, and Tenisha Jones.
Impact Behavioral Health Center Wins National Award for Employment Program Innovations
Congratulations to our coalition partner Impact Behavioral Health Center for receiving a national award for employment program innovations.
Impact Employment Program Supervisor Melissa Chavez and Employment Program Manager Anna Sack pose with their award.
Connections for the Homeless Gets Approval for Evanston’s First Permanent Homeless Shelter
Congratulations to our coalition partner, Connections for the Homeless, on winning approval from the Evanston City Council for a special use zoning permit which will allow them to run the city’s first permanent homeless shelter at the Margarita Inn.
Left, Connections ED Betty Bogg, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Right, former Margarita Inn resident speaking about her time there.
Deciphering GATA and Finding Related Resources: Live Training with GOMB Experts – Jun 22
Please join Forefront, Illinois Partners for Human Service, and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) as they walk users through the pre-award process to become GATA (Grant Accountability and Transparency Act) pre-qualified. read more…
Policy and Advocacy Update: Illinois Budget
As many of you probably already know by now, the legislature did not pass a budget last week as was planned. The House goes into Session tomorrow (Wednesday) at 11am, and the Senate goes tomorrow at 1pm. The tentative schedule is for the Senate to meet Wednesday/Thursday and the House to meet Wednesday/Thursday/Friday. read more…
Beyond a Livable Wage: The Right to Thrive – Jun 29
Join us for an in person event focused on redefining the concept of a thriving wage for workers and job seekers.
EverThrive Illinois Town Hall Meeting – May 24
EverThrive Illinois will hold a town hall meeting focusing on Perinatal Mental Health, including symptoms, prevalence, treatment, and prevention. read more…
ComWell Clinic Opening – May 25
ComWell is celebrating the opening of a Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Red Bud, Illinois. read more…
Reimagining Mental Health Supports for Migrant Arrivals – May 27
The Coalition for Immigrant Mental Health is offering free in person training for community based providers and navigators welcoming new arrivals. read more…
Illinois Partners Joins Healthy Illinois in Springfield
This month, Adela Carlin, our Director of Grassroots Partnerships, traveled to Springfield and joined the Healthy Illinois campaign to advocate for healthcare coverage for all.
Karina Ayala-Bermejo, President and CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino and Illinois Partners Board Member (far left).
Older Adults in Crisis: Call Center Resources
Online educational modules developed for 988 and crisis center staff are now available. read more…
