2024 Home Illinois Summit

2024 Home Illinois Summit

Join Us for a Transformative One-and-a-Half-Day Event

By Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness

Date and time

June 4 · 8:30am - June 5 · 4:30pm CDT

Location

Wyndham Springfield City Centre, East Adams Street, Springfield, IL, USA

700 East Adams Street Springfield, IL 62701

Agenda

June 4, 2024
June 5, 2024: Morning
June 5, 2024: Afternoon

2:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Understanding the Health of People Experiencing Homelessness

IDPH


During this session, the Illinois Department of Public Health and partners at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health will share preliminary findings from a forthcoming publication...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

June 4 Breakout Sessions

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Building Public Will for Abundant Housing and an End to Homelessness

TheCaseMade


Leaders like you have the opportunity to make huge progress right now thanks to the new state level office to prevent and end homelessness. But you need the public on your side to succeed. In this se...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A Multi-System Approach to Ending Homelessness

Re!nstitute


This session will provide an overview of how the two communities created and developed cross-system partnerships in efforts to better meet people’s needs and more effectively house people experiencin...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Health Response Group for Equity

CHHRGE


In this session, the participant will learn about how a small group of people started a Chicago-based coalition, later known as CHHRGE, comprised of various stakeholders, that came together during th...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Addressing Health Through Affordable Housing

Illinois Housing Development Authority


US health systems are increasingly investing in the built environment, including affordable housing, to promote health and well-being in their communities. This seminar will explore motivating facto...

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Urgent Need: Housing Security for Pregnant and Postpartum Persons & Infant

Illinois American Academy of Pediatrics


The Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) and the UIC Center for Research on Women and Gender will present on the immediate and long-term health risks of housing insecurity to preg...

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Home Illinois Summit Reception


A networking time with colleagues from across the state.

About this event

  • 1 day 8 hours

2024 Home Illinois Summit

After the overwhelming success of last year's summit, attracting over 300 visionaries, we're thrilled to extend an invitation to you for the Home Illinois Summit 2024. Set for June 4th and June 5th in Springfield, Illinois, this year's summit is poised to be a groundbreaking event dedicated to addressing the critical issue of homelessness through unity, innovation, and shared expertise.


What's in Store?

  • Dynamic Discussions: Dive into enlightening discussions that explore innovative approaches, challenges, and successes in the realm of homelessness.
  • Engaging Workshops: Gain practical insights and skills in workshops focusing on technical assistance, data-driven decision-making, and impactful strategies for service providers.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse array of colleagues from across the state, encompassing providers, individuals with lived experience, governmental entities, and foundation partners, to cultivate relationships that drive meaningful change.


Mark Your Calendars:

  • Dates: June 4–5, 2024
  • Location: Springfield, Illinois


Register now and join us in Springfield to be part of the movement towards ending homelessness. Stay tuned for more details, including a full agenda and additional registration information.

Schedule

June 4, 2024

2:00 p.m.-5:00p.m.

  • Half-Day Working Session, with a focus on Homelessness and Health, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health.

5:00 p.m.-7:00p.m.

  • Home Illinois Summit Reception, a networking time with colleagues from across the state.

June 5, 2024

9:00 a.m.-4:30p.m.

  • Full-Day Event

Frequently asked questions

What are the dates and location for the 2024 Home Illinois Summit?

The summit is scheduled for June 4–5, 2024, and will take place in Springfield, Illinois. Exact venue details will be provided upon registration.

Who is the summit intended for?

This event is designed for a broad audience, including service providers, individuals with lived experiences of homelessness, government officials, foundation partners, and anyone interested in contributing to or learning about solutions to homelessness.

Is there a cost to attend the summit?

No, attending the summit is free. We aim to ensure that there are no financial barriers to participation.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes, there are limited scholarships available, provided by SHPA, to support travel, accommodations, and meals for leaders with lived experience of homelessness attending from outside of Springfield. For more information, please contact Olivia Hess at o.hess@shpa-il.org.

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