State Policy Committee

The Joining Forces State Policy Committee focuses on connecting local issues about housing affordability to policy decisions made by the State of Illinois. While local municipalities have broad control over the affordable housing process, the state government plays an important role in providing funding for affordable housing projects and homeless services, creating an environment that encourages affordable housing, and using its broad power as the state government to place restrictions on local governments attempting to prevent affordable housing projects in their communities.
Through monthly meetings, this committee will identify innovative state-level housing policies being implemented across the country, strategize, and implement advocacy campaigns, and help plan the annual Joining Forces Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Springfield.
Through monthly meetings, this committee will identify innovative state-level housing policies being implemented across the country, strategize, and implement advocacy campaigns, and help plan the annual Joining Forces Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Springfield.
Mobilization Team

The Mobilization Team is a trained group of Joining Forces members who are committed to making a lasting impact in their communities through action. By joining our team, you'll be prepared to activate when crucial discussions and decisions about affordable housing policy, procedures or developments are happening in Evanston or the State of Illinois.
But it doesn't stop there! As a member of our Mobilization Team, you'll have access to ongoing workshops, support, and communication channels to stay engaged and informed. Our team thrives on collaboration and shared dedication to our cause!
But it doesn't stop there! As a member of our Mobilization Team, you'll have access to ongoing workshops, support, and communication channels to stay engaged and informed. Our team thrives on collaboration and shared dedication to our cause!