Our Illinois Safe Schools Alliance program seeks five AmeriCorps VISTA members to support our statewide work and contribute to the Safe Schools Consortia pilot. The Safe Schools Consortia pilot, a cohort-based learning program for high-level school system decision-makers, aims to
PHIMC Newsletter – Spring 2022
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Healthy Chicago Equity Zones
We are excited to share with you PHIMC’s new role as a lead infrastructure and coordinating support partner for Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)’s groundbreaking initiative to advance health and racial equity. The citywide Healthy Chicago Equity Zones (HCEZ)
Local teachers discuss implementing LGBTQ+ education law: The Daily Northwestern
Illinois’ Inclusive Curriculum Law took effect on July 1, 2020. Nearly two years later, Zella Milfred, Reporter for The Daily Northwestern, interviews teachers, students, and other stakeholders to explore how the implementation is going.Grecia Magdaleno, Policy and Advocacy Manager for
News is Out: LGBTQ+ youth are on the frontlines of massive setbacks for equality
A joint report was published on May 3, 2022 by member publications of News is Out: Bay Area Reporter, Dallas Voice, Philadelphia Gay News, Q Voice News, Tagg Magazine, Washington Blade, and Windy City Times. It includes the voices of
PHIMC Granted $50K from Hollister Confidence Project to Support, Affirm, and Engage LGBTQ+ Youth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 2, 2022CONTACT: RoiAnn Phillips, Communications Directorroiann.phillips@phimc.org or 708.466.2650Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago Granted $50K from the Hollister Confidence Project to Support, Affirm, and Engage LGBTQ+ Youth Throughout IllinoisCHICAGO, IL – Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago
Reentry Support in Illinois: Rediscover, Reimagine, Rebuild
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 1, 2021CONTACT: RoiAnn Phillips, Communications Directorroiann.phillips@phimc.org or 708.466.2650Reentry Support in Illinois: State leaders, service providers, and community members rediscover, reimagine, and rebuild equitable practices in criminal, health, and social justiceCHICAGO, IL – On March 3, the 2022
Apply Now – Host a National Health Corps (NHC) AmeriCorps Member
Request for Applications issued by: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC)Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) seeks applications from organizations interested in hosting AmeriCorps members for 2022-2023 as part of the National Health Corps Chicago (NHC Chicago) program.
LGBTQ+ Youth Advocates Address Bullying and Censorship
In November 2021, LGBTQ+ youth advocates reported a spike in bullying and censorship in Illinois schools related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, gender-expansive, and queer identities, and offered recourse for students and families who have been impacted, along with support and
Warm Wishes
Happy New Year!We are well into January, and while the sidewalks and roads are slick and COVID-19 continues to surge, we want to pump the brakes for a moment and thank you for working to create an equitable public health
