by Jacqui Guillen | Dec 2, 2024 | POWER-PAC IL
COFI and POWER-PAC IL are thrilled to join the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), a coalition of organizations dedicated to protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees. With the new presidential administration, it’s undeniable that we...
by COFI Admin | Nov 18, 2024 | Early Learning Campaign, Elementary Justice, POWER-PAC IL
Photo caption: Top photo: COFI and POWER-PAC IL Parent Leaders with the Chicago elected school board candidates. Bottom left photo: Talibah Moore speaking at the Chicago “Babies Can’t Wait!” rally. Bottom right photo: Elgin Parent Leader Ana Argueta...
by Jacqui Guillen | Sep 26, 2024 | Mental Health Justice & Equity, POWER-PAC IL
NEW REPORT SHINES A LIGHT ON PARENT-LED POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM, SHOWS WHAT’S WORKING AND NOT WORKING FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES COFI parents speak to the challenges U.S. Surgeon General raised in recent advisory about parental stress and...
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 Jacqui Guillen | Feb 22, 2024 | POWER-PAC IL, Stepping Out of Poverty
COFI and POWER-PAC IL parent leaders were up bright and early on Feb. 7 to travel to Springfield, Illinois, to call on elected officials to create a state Child Tax Credit (CTC) for Illinois families. They joined the Economic Security Project, State Representative...
by Jacqui Guillen | Jan 23, 2024 | Kane County, POWER-PAC IL
AURORA—Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI) and its Aurora Branch of POWER-PAC IL (Parents Organized to Win, Educate and Renew) hosted the opening of the Aurora Parent Power Center on Saturday, January 20. The Center will be a six to nine-month demonstration...
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