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We are one of the world's leading anti-poverty organizations focused on ending poverty through housing, healthcare, jobs & justice.

Midwest roots, Global reach
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Joined January 2009
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    In , Medicaid covers 3.2 million lives as a critical lifeline for children and families in our state

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  2. 16 hours ago

    “The way the country has invested in me, I feel I should invest in the country by doing this work" Student loan forgiveness helps Jessica serve survivors of torture heal at our Kovler Center. The program is now under attack- read more in 's newsletter

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    Mar 30

    Our neighbors at Chicago FarmWorks and are launching a new community garden at the corner of Franklin Blvd & Albany Ave! Attend the community meeting tomorrow and fill out a garden space application! Saturday, March 31 from 11am-2pm at 3219 W Carroll Ave!

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    Mar 30

    This , consider the impact of on public health. "As much as I'm passionate about this work," says Dr. Jessica Spigner, who serves torture survivors at , "I wouldn't be able to support myself" w/o PSLF. Many agree.

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    Mar 30

    along w dedicated partners & more, is committed to creating an equitable financial system that helps all Illinoisans get ahead.

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    Mar 30

    For our last post in celebration of , we are celebrating president, who has been, and continues to, pave the way for women leader's throughout & the nation. Learn more about Evelyn & her work:

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  7. Mar 30

    At Heartland Alliance, we believe that everyone deserves access to healthy food options - and that it's important to give communities a direct link to their own food. Learn about the new community garden at our FarmWorks urban farm in East Garfield Park this Saturday!

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    Mar 29

    We could not agree more! Let's not . Illinoisans need stronger protections to end the cycle of debt.

    Any attack on the recent loan protections is an attack on the physical and financial well-being of millions of low-income and working consumers in and nationwide.
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  9. Mar 28

    “If you’re in a low-opportunity area, the hypothesis is that having fewer economic opportunities available makes it hard to make a living outside of a black-market economy”- Our team, talking about the need for equity & opportunity for ALL

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    Mar 28

    Proud to stand with the Shriver Center as we fight for the opportunity for families to meet their basic needs. See this article to learn more about the and how it would improve the lives of families’ by increasing their access to basic needs like housing & nutrition.

    In , the COIN Act would help curb deep poverty and increase opportunity for very poor families. Here’s how:
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  11. Mar 28

    "Americans came to understand the need for a guarantee of basic opportunity: the right to a job at a living wage, health care, quality public education, affordable housing, to a secure retirement." Housing. Health. Jobs. Justice. It's our very mission.

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    Mar 27

    The U.S. needs to support its veterans, especially those who suffer from physical and emotional trauma like Miguel, not abuse and abandon them. NIJC's Claudia Valenzuela comments on this sad case in the .

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    Mar 27

    The U.S. government shamefully detained & deported Miguel Perez Jr. even though he risked his life to defend our country. And to make matters worse, officers mocked him & treated him inhumanely in the process. via

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    Mar 27

    Today, I co-signed a letter calling on Congress to , letting the do its job and protect consumers from short-term payday and title loans. Thanks to , , , , and so many others for leading the charge.

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    Mar 27

    Dozens of Illinois orgs issued a letter today urging Congress to support new payday & title loan protections-- an important first step in the fight to & Read the letter here:

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    Mar 26

    The doors to ' new health center are now open! From policy to direct service, we are always excited to see the work our org does, at every point, to create systemic change and bring & to ALL.

    Welcome to Heartland Alliance Health's Englewood Health Center at the corner of Halsted & Garfield! If you need primary care, mental health services, substance use treatment, or help w/ any other ailment - our medical practitioners & social workers are ready to serve YOU!
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  17. Mar 26

    Poverty, health, and violence are all deeply interconnected. Our international team joined the , and experts from around the globe to talk just that - hear the webinar now!

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    Mar 26

    , check out LINKAGES’ fourth webinar audio recording and presentations by , , , and :

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    Mar 26

    Our celebration of the anniversary continues! Hear Health Policy Project Manger as he talks w about the impact of the in & throughout the US

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  20. Mar 26

    Thanks for stopping by our new Englewood Health Center, ! We're providing a whole range of healthcare services - taking care of your general health needs and beyond - at the corner of Halsted and Garfield. Stop by your new community health center today!

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