MEDIA ADVISORY: State of Illinois to Honor Leaders Advancing Housing Access and Justice Across Illinois
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
CHICAGO—On Tuesday, June 10, the State of Illinois will recognize and celebrate the exceptional leadership of seven people and organizations leading work across Illinois to prevent and end homelessness through the Home Illinois Summit Recognition of Service awards.
The third annual Home Illinois Summit will bring together people with lived expertise, service providers, philanthropic and advocacy partners, elected officials, and government staff working to end homelessness across the state and to advance best practices in homeless services and housing. The event also celebrates the collective progress under Home Illinois — the State’s comprehensive interagency plan to prevent and end homelessness led by the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The plan leverages both established and innovative strategies to prevent shelter entry and reduce homelessness to a rare, brief, and one-time experience.
This year’s awardees have shown exceptional service and contributions to preventing and ending homelessness across Illinois and caring for people experiencing homelessness. Their work and commitment exemplify the spirit and goals of Home Illinois.
WHAT:
Home Illinois Summit Recognition of Service Awards
WHO:
Chief Homelessness Officer Christine Haley
State Senator Adriane Johnson
City of Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain
Senior Advisor to First Lady MK Pritzker, Willette Benford
Other public officials and homelessness experts
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 10
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
WHERE:
O’Hare II-III Meeting Room
Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont, IL
5440 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018
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