In last year’s Financial Stability funding round, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago invested in 67 workforce development programs around the region that are working with those populations with the most significant barriers to sustainable employment–people with disabilities, ex-offenders, youth, the homeless, survivors of violence, immigrants, etc. These programs are working in three basic areas–preparing for [...]
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Governor Opens Up Budget Process to Public: Make Your Voice Heard
We all know the state is facing unprecedented financial trouble, operating at an estimated $13 billion deficit. For the first time, Governor Quinn has opened up the budget process to the public by offering the opportunity for citizens of Illinois to post their opinions and ideas on how to resolve the state budget. There are [...]
United Way CEO Speaks Out on Illinois Human Services Commission
2010 looks to be one of the darkest years in recent memory for human services in Illinois. Budget cuts and increased demand have put a strain on public and private service providers alike. There is also an urgent need to improve coordination and collaboration between human service providers to create a strong and comprehensive network [...]
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