# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Advocacy 101: How Community Shapes State Policy
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: You're invited to Housing Forward’s next community event – Advocacy 101: How Community Action Shapes State Policy. Please join us on Sunday, May 3, from 6:00–7:30pm at Robert’s Westside for a panel discussion.

We’ll explore recent and upcoming state policy changes and how individuals and communities can advocate for impactful change. Panelists will also examine Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget, highlight key legislation we’re watching, and share tangible actions community members can take right now to protect and strengthen human services.

The event will include a discussion moderated by Lynda Schueler followed by a Q&A with audience members.
Panelists include:
• Rep. Lindsey LaPointe – Illinois State Representative, 19th District
• Adela Carlin – Senior Director of Advocacy, Illinois Partners for Human Service
• Max Seeley – Director of Government Affairs, Supportive Housing Providers Association

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP below. We hope to see you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest-park/advocacy-101-how-community-shapes-state-policy/200029985775250
- **Event Categories**: Business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Forest Park
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Robert's Westside
- **lat**: 41.8796951651
- **long**: -87.808287708556
- **full address**: Robert's Westside, Healy's Westside, 7321 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Advocacy 101: How Community Shapes State Policy being held?
  - **A:** Advocacy 101: How Community Shapes State Policy takes place on Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Robert's Westside, Healy's Westside, 7321 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Advocacy 101: How Community Shapes State Policy?
  - **A:** Advocacy 101: How Community Shapes State Policy is organized by Housing Forward.

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