by Jacqui Guillen | Jun 1, 2024 | Moms on a Mission, POWER-PAC IL
COFI and POWER-PAC IL’s annual lobby day, Moms on a Mission, was energizing, productive, and bigger than ever! Nearly 300 moms and their family members traveled to Springfield to advocate for legislation prioritizing children and family rights. Their hard work paid...
by COFI Admin | May 31, 2023 | Moms on a Mission
This year’s Moms on a Mission, POWER-PAC IL’s annual lobby day in Springfield was an amazing success with a record 250+ participants! It was our first time back in-person in Springfield since 2019. Please enjoy a few of our favorite photos from the day! We are...
by COFI Admin | Mar 31, 2022 | Moms on a Mission
Moms on a Mission 2022, held on March 30th, was a huge success! With approximately 165 parent leaders, children, legislators, staff, and guests on board throughout the day, it confirmed once again what we know to be true: together, parents have the power to change...
by COFI Admin | May 31, 2021 | General, Legislation, Moms on a Mission
Although we’ve gotten pretty good at Zoom meetings over the last year, turning our annual Moms on a Mission Lobby Day into a 100% virtual event presented even more new challenges. But thanks to the dedication, hard work, and collective strength of COFI/POWER-PAC...
by COFI Admin | May 30, 2019 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, General, Health, Food, and Recess, Moms on a Mission, POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty
On May 8th, 150 mothers, grandmothers (and a few dads!) and children boarded the buses to Springfield for the annual Moms on a Mission lobby day. With the generous backing of many COFI donors, parent leaders were able to make the trip and connect with more than 70...
by COFI Admin | May 14, 2016 | Moms on a Mission
On May 4th, 6 buses and van loads full of parents and children from around the state gathered in Springfield to make their voices heard. They called for quality education for their children, family-friendly health and fiscal policies, and a fully-funded state budget....