Our partners initiatives are vast and include dedicated partners, because we know that we can’t do this work alone. That is why our work is centered in equity and inclusivity so that every community we serve has a voice. Through our initiatives, we have been able to create research, programs, and coalitions that are working to break down barriers and connect communities to healthcare, financial equity, employment, safety, food supports and more. Explore our project and initiatives to see how we are innovating and collaborating to make change.
The National Center on Employment and Homelessness (NCEH)The National Center on Employment and Homelessness (NCEH) seeks acknowledgement and commitment by providers, policies, and systems, at all levels and geographies, that employment in quality jobs that pay a living wage is a key element for ending homelessness. NCEH seeks to ensure that providers have access to, and understanding of, best practices and evidence-based employment interventions for people experiencing homelessness and that they have the tools and resources to implement them. NCEH seeks to educate and influence decision makers in order to open doors to employment for people experiencing homelessness through all relevant federal legislation, appropriations, and programs. Learn more. NCEH and the Connections Project are generously supported by the Oak Foundation and Melville Charitable Trust. NCEH Projects:The Pathways Forward Challenge |
Illinois Asset Building Group (IABG)A diverse statewide coalition committed to increasing access to the tools people need to build financially secure futures for themselves and their children. Our policy agenda has expanded to include work on the creation of a statewide Children’s Savings Account program, retirement savings accounts for all Illinois workers, protections from predatory financial products, and access to quality banking products tailored to meet the needs of lower-income individuals. Our work across these issue areas includes examining barriers and solutions to the growing racial wealth gap. IABG is lead by Heartland Alliance. .
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Every Dollar CountsEvery Dollar Counts is a pilot program designed to improve economic stability for residents of Illinois. Individuals who participate in the program will receive cash assistance gifts of $50 or more every month for 3 years. Participants can spend the money however they choose.
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Cost of Living Refund Campaign to expand and modernize EITCA diverse statewide coalition committed to increasing access to the tools people need to build financially secure futures for themselves and their children. Our policy agenda has expanded to include work on the creation of a statewide Children’s Savings Account program, retirement savings accounts for all Illinois workers, protections from predatory financial products, and access to quality banking products tailored to meet the needs of lower-income individuals. Our work across these issue areas includes examining barriers and solutions to the growing racial wealth gap. IABG is lead by Heartland Alliance. . |
SNAP AdvocatesHeartland Alliance works with SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) advocates across Illinois, and the country, to work to maintain access to food nutrition for individuals and families. Through our work, we have compiled the following resources to support this vital program. These materials include a variety of resources – informational pieces about the basics of SNAP, tools that advocates can utilize when communicating with decision-makers, and a number of fact sheets sharing the impact of this critical support. |
