Heartland Alliance

Deborah's Place Board Names Kathy Booton-Wilson New CEO as Audrey Thomas Retires

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

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Regarding the transition, Kathy says, "Audrey has laid the groundwork for the life-saving work that we are doing together, and we have a tremendous team in place."

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Regarding the transition, Kathy says, "Audrey has laid the groundwork for the life-saving work that we are doing together, and we have a tremendous team in place."
Audrey, who joined Deborah's Place as a volunteer within its first year of operations in 1985, has led the organization since 2004.
"Audrey has been a guiding light for Deborah's Place," says Deborah's Place Board President Bruce Traan.
With Kathy as the new CEO, I could not be more excited for the organization and the women we serve.

Dr. Julie Reddy Joins World Education Services Board of Trustees

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Friday, February 3, 2023

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NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) has appointed Dr. Julie Reddy, former Chief Executive Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority, to its Board of Trustees.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Education Services (WES) has appointed Dr. Julie Reddy, former Chief Executive Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority, to its Board of Trustees.
“I am delighted to welcome Dr. Reddy to the WES Board.
Her international experience will propel WES forward as we pursue ambitious growth,” said Audrey Hendley, Board chair.
In 2022, South Africa’s Minister of Basic Education appointed her Deputy Chair of the South African National Commission for UNESCO.

HEARTLAND ALLIANCE PROVIDES NOTICE OF DATA SECURITY INCIDENT

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Alliance ("Heartland"), a social justice and human rights organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has experienced a data security incident that may have involved personal and protected health information belonging to employees, directors, independent contractors, and certain individuals who sought health care or participated in other Heartland programs.

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CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heartland Alliance ("Heartland"), a social justice and human rights organization headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, has experienced a data security incident that may have involved personal and protected health information belonging to employees, directors, independent contractors, and certain individuals who sought health care or participated in other Heartland programs.
Heartland is not aware of misuse of any information impacted by this incident.
Nevertheless, out of an abundance of caution, beginning on December 15, 2022, Heartland provided notice of the incident to potentially affected individuals, including information about steps they can take to protect their personal and protected health information.
For context, on or around January 26, 2022, Heartland discovered a potential data security incident impacting certain systems.

Chapman Partnership Receives $5 Million Bezos Day 1 Families Fund Grant to Help End Homelessness for Families in Miami

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Tuesday, November 22, 2022

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Providing a pathway to self-sufficiency for families experiencing homelessness is key to building stronger communities, said Peter T. Pruitt, Jr., president and CEO of Chapman Partnership.

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Providing a pathway to self-sufficiency for families experiencing homelessness is key to building stronger communities, said Peter T. Pruitt, Jr., president and CEO of Chapman Partnership.
This one-time grant will help Chapman Partnership in its tireless work to support families as they reel from skyrocketing rent costs, limited services and insufficient incomes.
Chapman Partnership plans to use the grant funds to implement a system-wide approach that goes beyond shelter.
Chapman Partnership was selected as a Day 1 Families Fund grant recipient by a group of national advisors who are leading advocates and experts on homelessness and service provision.

FIAI opposes auto insurance industry attempts to quash disclosure of windfall profits during COVID-19 pandemic

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Monday, May 9, 2022

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CHICAGO, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The auto insurance industry is attempting to block the publication of data documenting its windfall profits in Illinois during the early waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the risks associated with driving plummeted but auto insurers did not lower premiums or offer rebates in proportion to the reduction in risk. In a letter sent last week to the Illinois Department of Insurance, three auto insurance associations challenged the Department's March call for information documenting insurer profits, losses, and refunds given to consumers between 2019 and 2021. Consumer advocates estimate that auto insurers overcharged Illinois drivers by about $900 million in 2020.

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In a letter sent last week to the Illinois Department of Insurance, three auto insurance associations challenged the Department's March call for information documenting insurer profits, losses, and refunds given to consumers between 2019 and 2021.
Consumer advocates estimate that auto insurers overcharged Illinois drivers by about $900 million in 2020.
In a letter sent last week to the Illinois Department of Insurance, three auto insurance associations challenged the Department's March call for information documenting insurer profits, losses, and refunds given to consumers between 2019 and 2021.
The California, New Mexico, and Washington Departments of Insurance have all issued similar data calls to insurance companies.

Parent Leaders, Advocates Celebrate That Children's Savings Account Program, Signed into Law in 2019, is Finally Funded in Illinois Budget

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Monday, April 11, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Illinois General Assembly approved a state budget that includes $2.5 million in funding for the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program, otherwise known as Children's Savings Accounts. Parent leaders and advocates of the Financial Inclusion for All Illinois coalition have long called for an investment in the future of Illinois' children and families. Advocates celebrate that the program, which was signed into law in 2019, will finally be funded in 2023.

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Advocates celebrate that the program, which was signed into law in 2019, will finally be funded in 2023.
The Illinois General Assembly approved a state budget that includes $2.5 million in funding for the Illinois Higher Education Savings Program, otherwise known as Children's Savings Accounts.
Parent leaders and advocates of the Financial Inclusion for All Illinois coalition have long called for an investment in the future of Illinois' children and families.
Advocates celebrate that the program, which was signed into law in 2019, will finally be funded in 2023.

Child Support Should Go to Families, Not the Government

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- House Bill 4423 passed unanimously out of the Illinois House of Representatives last week and now moves to the Illinois Senate, where legislators have the opportunity to pass it and ensure families living in extreme poverty can meet their basic needs. The bill would increase the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant amount, making it equivalent to 50% of the Federal Poverty Level and ensuring child support paid by non-custodial parents goes to support children receiving TANF.

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The bill would increase the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant amount, making it equivalent to 50% of the Federal Poverty Level and ensuring child support paid by non-custodial parents goes to support children receiving TANF.
The bill would increase the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grant amount, making it equivalent to 50% of the Federal Poverty Level and ensuring child support paid by non-custodial parents goes to support children receiving TANF.
Currently, child support payments from noncustodial parents whose children receive TANF largely go to the government, rather than to the custodial parent and their children.
In Illinois, over half of child support money collected for children receiving TANF goes to the federal government and a portion stays with the state to fund other services.

Illinois Laws Let Debt Collectors Push Families into Poverty as Pandemic Protections Expire

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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But a new report from the National Consumer Law Center, No Fresh Start 2021: Will States Let Debt Collectors Push Families into Poverty as Pandemic Protections Expire?

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But a new report from the National Consumer Law Center, No Fresh Start 2021: Will States Let Debt Collectors Push Families into Poverty as Pandemic Protections Expire?
"The weak exemption laws in Illinois enable creditors to strip wealth from families, widening the racial wealth gap.
Our state should support permanent pathways toward economic stability for Illinois families, not trap them in burdensome cycles of debt."
By updating our exemption laws, Illinois can prevent creditors and debt buyers from pushing families into poverty.

More Than Half of Illinois Counties Face Threats to Social and Economic Well-Being

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021

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The new analysis found that 59 out of 102 Illinois counties are on either the Poverty Watch or the Poverty Warning lists, which are created using Heartland Alliance's County Well-Being Index.

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The new analysis found that 59 out of 102 Illinois counties are on either the Poverty Watch or the Poverty Warning lists, which are created using Heartland Alliance's County Well-Being Index.
This is a decrease from last year, when 79 out of 102 Illinois counties were on the Poverty Watch or Poverty Warning lists.
Most of the data reflect pre-COVID-19 pandemic conditions, establishing a baseline as Illinois works to recover from the pandemic and resulting recessing.
This newly released county and local data about poverty and well-being in Illinois are available in an interactive map at the Social IMPACT Research Center's website.

Heartland Alliance & Other National Organizations Release Plan for Equitable Economic Recovery

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Monday, January 25, 2021

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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thirty national organizations have pledged their support of a framework for a national subsidized employment program that was released today by Heartland Alliance.

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CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Thirty national organizations have pledged their support of a framework for a national subsidized employment program that was released today by Heartland Alliance.
The framework calls on the Biden-Harris administration to include this equitable and large-scale subsidized jobs program as part of their economic recovery plan.
"Building back a better, stronger economy in the aftermath of COVID-19 requires policy solutions anchored in economic justice," said Melissa Young, Senior Director of Research & Policy at Heartland Alliance.
Heartland Alliance's equity-centered subsidized employment framework will ensure the 600,000 individuals returning home from incarceration each year have access to economic opportunity during COVID-19 recovery."