Our Insights Into Safety & Justice


Homelessness Awareness Week: Young Adult Supportive Services
“Homelessness is a mental game that is set up to make you fail. You quickly…
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Transgender Awareness and Remembrance
        This month, President Elect Joe Biden recognized and thanked the Transgender…
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Transgender Awareness Week: Gloria’s Story
“Believe it or not, I was 8 years old when I knew I was a…
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Transgender Awareness Week: Melanie’s Story
“Leaving your country will give you a better life. It is not easy, it will…
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READI Chicago: Lived Experience Is an Asset
At age 55, Robin Pettigrew has found his passion in life. Working for Centers for…
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Survivor Voice: Maria Fernanda, Trans Advocate & Community Agent
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) works to secure the rights and well-being of marginalized people and…
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Heartland Alliance and the McCormick Foundation Launch the Chicago Community Data Portal
Free online dashboard curates data sets from leading sources in one portal, offering neighborhood snapshots…
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The Election
As a human rights organization, Heartland Alliance is eager for President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect…
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With the Election Behind Us, We Call for New Systems
With more than 75 million voters from every region of the United States choosing our…
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Through Therapy, a Way Forward: Violence Recovery Services
Heartland Alliance began responding to the urgent and unique needs of survivors of domestic violence…
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READI Chicago: North Lawndale Employment Network
Founded in 1999, the North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) serves residents of the West Side…
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Fighting for Refugee Resettlement: Ata Ullah
Ata Ullah was born stateless. His family are Rohingyan – a people persecuted for their…
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