Government Affairs

Join us on March 24th & 25th for SHPA's 2026 Advocacy Day!

March 24th at 6pm - March 25th at 2pm

Hilton Garden Inn - Springfield, IL

Our two-day advocacy event will start on Tuesday, March 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Join us at 6 pm for a reception where you will have a chance to connect with your fellow advocates and SHPA's legislative champions.

On Wednesday, March 25, we will meet at 8 am at the hotel to be sure everyone has their materials and instructions before going to the Capitol.

SOAR

Good news!



SHPA is rolling out a new process for SOAR-trained caseworkers to track their SSI/SSDI application outcomes. Using the link below, you can submit the outcomes of the SSI/SSDI applications you complete using the SOAR model. SHPA will compile this information and share quarterly updates to highlight how we are performing as a state.

Please note: This link is intended ONLY for SOAR-trained caseworkers submitting outcomes for SOAR-assisted SSI/SSDI applications.

Thank you for your continued work and dedication!

Illinois SOAR Refresher Training

March 9th, 9a - 12p

A three‑hour session designed for providers who have either passed the SOAR Online Course or previously attended a PTC‑facilitated SOAR Plus! training. This session reviews the SOAR process, explores common barriers, discusses practical application, and equips participants to begin, or continue, working with applicants.

All SOAR events within the upcoming months can be found on our website in the "Events" page and also in the "SOAR" page.

Supportive Housing Providers Association – Together, We Can Accomplish Anything.

Peer Leadership Development Program

We just completed The Chicago Region Peer Leadership Development Workshop, and the Southern Region Peer Leadership Development Workshop has been scheduled for March7-9th in Effingham, IL!

Stay tuned for the Expression of Interest form.

Training & Technical Assistance Center

Upcoming Trainings:

Women's History Celebration

March 10, at 1:00pm

2026 IDHS Grantee TA Office Hours

"Show Your Work"

(If it's Not Documented it Didn't Happen)



April 14th 10:00am-12:30pm

June 9th 10:00am-12:30pm

Aug 4th 10:00am-12:30pm

Sept 29th 10:00am-12:30pm

Standards & Best Practices Committee Meeting - March 23rd, at 11:30pm

Mark your calendars and stay engaged! Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence in supportive housing. Let's keep the momentum going!

Warm regards,

Monique Williams

Illinois Coordinator/Training T/A Manager 

Registration is Live!

2026 Home Illinois Summit – “Rising with Resilience”

May 12–13, 2026 | Crowne Plaza, 3000 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, Illinois

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the Home Illinois Summit 2026: “Rising with Resilience”.

Join housing leaders, service providers, advocates, policymakers, and partners from across Illinois for two days of connection, learning, and action. This year’s summit will focus on strengthening systems, sharing innovative practices, and building the collective resilience needed to prevent and end homelessness statewide.

What to Expect

• Inspiring keynote speakers and expert-led sessions
• Practical strategies grounded in resilience and equity
• Opportunities to connect with peers and partners across Illinois
• Tools and insights you can bring back to your community

The registration deadline is April 27, but space is limited on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Grants to Illinois individuals and households in eligible locations for financial assistance. Funding is intended to help income-eligible residents pay for electric, water, and gas bills, as well as repairing or replacing their heating systems.

Grants to Illinois Individuals and Families in Eligible Locations for Financial Assistance