Posts Tagged ‘advocacy’
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting. — Franklin D. Roosevelt
We are less than one week away from some very important elections in the State of Illinois. Whatever your party affiliation is or whomever your favorite candidates may be, it is important that you participate in this fundamental exercise in civic engagement. You can still early vote until Oct. 28, or you can do it...
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Posted by Jack Kaplan | 10/25/10 4:13 PM UTC | Related: Blog
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 work, getting a job, and keeping a job. After nearly a year of funding...
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Posted by Annette Charles | 5/27/10 3:30 PM UTC | Related: Blog
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Posted by Marc Rittle | 3/10/10 1:04 PM UTC | Related: Blog
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 already hundreds of thoughts and opinions from folks across the state on ways to improve Illinois’ fiscal structure.
United Way encourages you to be a part of this historical...
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Posted by Sarah Frick | 3/8/10 1:24 AM UTC | Related: Blog
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago President and CEO Laura Thrall (R) speaks at the first meeting of the Illinois Human Services Commission. Also pictured (L to R) are Pam Heavens, Executive Director of the Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living and Valerie S. Lies, President and CEO of Donors Forum.
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....
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Posted by Angela Benander | 1/21/10 12:19 PM UTC | Related: Blog | Corporate Partners News
