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Making Moves: POWER-PAC IL’s Stepping Out of Poverty Campaign Updates

Haciendo movimientos: Actualizaciones de la campaña para salir de la pobreza de POWER-PAC IL

por Administrador de COFI | Ene 31, 2022 | Saliendo de la pobreza

At the start of 2022, POWER-PAC IL’s Stepping Out of Poverty campaign has a picked up a ton of momentum! Parent leaders are working on key legislative priorities and are busy advocating for these bills in various spaces, playing key roles in meetings throughout the...

Former Sheriff Cites COFI in Tribune Op-Ed Rejecting Fines and Fees to Fund Police

El ex alguacil cita a COFI en el artículo de opinión de Tribune que rechaza multas y tarifas para financiar a la policía

por Administrador de COFI | Nov 18, 2021 | En los medios, Saliendo de la pobreza

“The Chicago-based Community Organizing and Family Issues Project surveyed low-income parents in Chicago and downstate and found that, among those living on less than $15,000 a year, 22% had outstanding ticket debt. Added to high levels of debt from student...

Peoria News Station Features Governor Signing COFI Utilities Affordability Bill, Parent Leader Giving Testimony

La estación de noticias de Peoria presenta al gobernador firmando el proyecto de ley de asequibilidad de servicios públicos de COFI, líder de padres dando testimonio

por Administrador de COFI | Ago 4, 2021 | En los medios, Saliendo de la pobreza, Utilidades

“The state has provided over $343 million in assistance to more than 289,000 families since launching the Help for Illinois Families program last June. Pritzker says the law will help even more people receive assistance as the Illinois Department of Commerce and...

POWER-PAC IL Co-President Emeritus Interviewed About State Tax Garnishments for Investigative Report

Copresidente emérito de POWER-PAC IL entrevistado sobre embargos de impuestos estatales para informe de investigación

por Administrador de COFI | Ago 4, 2021 | En los medios, Saliendo de la pobreza

“Local advocates see the suspension as something to build on. ‘My initial reaction was, ‘This is a great place to start.’ And I emphasize ‘start’ because it’s just a start,’ said Rose Grillier, co-president emeritus of POWER-PAC IL, a membership...

Exciting Month in Parent Advocacy and Leadership

Mes emocionante en la defensa y el liderazgo de los padres

por Administrador de COFI | Jul 31, 2021 | Campaña de Aprendizaje Temprano, Legislación, POWER-PAC IL, Saliendo de la pobreza, Utilidades

Wow, what a month! POWER-PAC Illinois members’ schedules were action packed in July, particularly on the policy front. Several POWER-PACers were invited to several high profile appearances alongside state and federal elected officials throughout the month: Stepping...

STOP Campaign Co-Chair Speaks in Support of Child Tax Credit Expansion in Press Event with IL Sen. Durbin

El copresidente de la campaña STOP habla en apoyo de la expansión del crédito tributario por hijos en un evento de prensa con el senador de IL Durbin

por Administrador de COFI | Jul 6, 2021 | En los medios, Saliendo de la pobreza

POWER-PAC IL Parent Leader and STOP Campaign Co-Chair Delia Perez spoke at a press event with Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Illinois U.S. Representatives Marie Newman and Robin Kelly in support of expanding the Child Tax Credit beyond December 2021. Delia was...