Income Support

Systemic inequities and the legacy of structural racism in the United States make it harder for low-income people and people of color to achieve financial stability.

We work to ensure that people having trouble meeting basic needs can access income supports that provide them and their families with the housing, healthcare, cash assistance, job training, and nutrition that every human being needs and deserves.

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Our Insights

Time for action to increase racial equity and opportunities for low-wage workers.

Direct investments in health coverage, tax credits, and other benefits for people with low income will serve families hardest hit by the pandemic.

We must acknowledge the myriad challenges facing workers, especially in the wake of the pandemic.

It's time to ensure the financial security of all families by providing a guaranteed income.

Our Impact

All families deserve to live in dignity and see their children thrive. A coalition that includes the Shriver Center on Poverty Law won a major victory for Illinois families this legislative session with passage of the state’s first-ever child tax credit.

Our 2024 Illinois advocacy agenda supports and protects workers, expands access to health care, promotes inclusive housing, and keeps families strong and stable. 

As COVID money dries up, state and local governments must find new revenue sources to fund permanent guaranteed income programs.

Workers in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois will benefit from some significant wins in 2024. The wins are especially important for workers with low income, who are disproportionately women and people of color and the least likely to have paid time off of any kind.

Resources

Jul 2020

A collection of readings, research, and tools to help guide an understanding of structural racism.

Attorneys and Specialists

Jeremy Rosen
Jeremy Rosen
Jeremy Rosen
Director of Economic Justice
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Nolan Downey
Nolan Downey
Nolan Downey
Staff Attorney, Economic Justice
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Shriver Center on Poverty Law

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