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Combating Human Trafficking: Peret Shikse
Peret Patience Shikse has burning passion to help vulnerable and most-at-risk marginalized populations in her…
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Combating Human Trafficking: Summar Ghias
Summar Ghias’ work seeks to find comprehensive, collaborative, and systemic solutions for survivors of human…
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Family Self Sufficiency: Connecting Families to the Child Tax Credit
“Everyone should have the ability to provide for and care for their families. The CTC…
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Art in the Park: READI participants paint a mural in North Lawndale neighborhood
In the spirit of READI's values and commitment to being bold, staff and participants came…
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Look Inside: Suniya Farooqui
Heartland Alliance believes in using data-driven strategies to fight for equity & opportunity for ALL.…
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One Alliance: Reflecting on the Signature Report Findings about the Impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC Illinoisans
COVID-19 and the resulting instability has left an indelible mark on every corner of our…
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Assistant Cohort 2021- Impact Division
We welcome our 2021 Assistant Cohort! Meet the group of young talented students that joined…
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Bears Rookies Meet With READI Chicago
Being a Chicago Bears rookie means focus, hard work, and a demanding schedule, but that…
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Eddie Bocanegra Meets With President Biden
This June, the U.S. Justice Department shared plans to curb gun violence trafficking in Chicago,…
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Fully Free Campaign Launches to Reform Criminal Legal System
People with criminal records often times have greater difficulty finding jobs and applying for housing,…
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One Alliance of Pride!
Every June, Heartland Alliance celebrates Pride, which acknowledges the headway made towards removing barriers for…
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One Alliance: Addressing Safety and Justice
  In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, protests erupted across the U.S.,…
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