by COFI Admin | Nov 18, 2024 | Campaña de Aprendizaje Temprano, Justicia elemental, 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 Arguenta...
by Jacqui Guillen | Sep 26, 2024 | Salud, Alimentación y Recreo, 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 | Mamás en una misión, 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, Saliendo de la pobreza
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 | Ene 23, 2024 | Condado de Kane, 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...
by Jacqui Guillen | Dic 5, 2023 | POWER-PAC IL, Saliendo de la pobreza, Utilidades
On Dec. 4, the Chicago Sun-Times mentioned COFI for its role in winning a major utility victory for Illinois families! On Nov. 16, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved recommendations from COFI/POWER-PAC IL, the National Consumer Law Center, and Legal Aid...