Society and Culture: Issues

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• Society: Issues 

• Child care Association of Illinois  - Provides resources for social services to the abused, neglected, and troubled children, youth and families of Illinois. Includes success stories.
• Department of Housing and Urban Development in Illinois  - Provides statewide resources, training, tools and articles about home ownership in Illinois.
• Housing Action Illinois  - Organization working to increase and preserve the supply of affordable and accessible housing in Illinois for low-and moderate-income households. Includes news, events, publications and resources.
• Illinois Campaign for Better Health Care  - Coalition of more than 300 organizations working to improve access to quality health care and wellness services in Illinois.
• Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club  - Organization committed to protecting the Illinois environment. Includes news, events, blog, outings and conservation resources.
• Illinois Choice Action Team  - Pro-choice advocacy organization working to protect the rights of women regarding reproductive choices. Includes resources, membership and volunteer opportunities.
• Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault  - Network of 33 community-based sexual assault crisis centers working together to end sexual violence. Includes crisis centers, news, publications, legal issues, resources and statistics.
• Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights  - Organization dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees. Includes news, resources and policies.
• Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty  - A grassroots organization committed to abolishing the death penalty in Illinois. Includes legislative action, Illinois death row prisoners, newsletters and reports.
• Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes  - Works with law enforcement, the courts, religious leaders, schools, community organizations and social service agencies to educate and foster acceptance and tolerance and fight discrimination.
• Illinois Crime Prevention Association  - Organization provides crime prevention education and supports crime prevention programs. Includes calendar, training and membership details.
• Illinois Federation for Right to Life  - Pro-life organization offers legislation alerts, news, events and membership details.
• Illinois Housing Development Authority  - Finances affordable housing in Illinois. Provides foreclosure assistance, home ownership programs and investor information.
• Illinois Maternal and Child Health Coalition  - Organization works to overcome critical barriers, such as poverty and racism, that prevent achievement of maternal and child wellness. Includes campaigns, policy and advocacy details.
• Illinois Natural Resources Conservation Service  - Works to conserve, maintain, and improve natural resources in Illinois. Offers programs and technical resources, news and features.
• Illinois NORML  - Working to eliminate penalties for responsible cannabis use.
• Illinois PIRG  - Public Interest Research Group that advocates for the public interest. Includes issues, reports, news and action center.