Our Impact

Over our 50-year history, the Shriver Center has secured hundreds of law and policy victories with and for people living in poverty in Illinois. Building on these wins and our comprehensive view of poverty, we connect and train lawyers, community leaders, and activists nationwide to advance opportunity — for all, not just some.

Illinois Legislation Would Offer Renters and Homeowners Financial Relief and Protections

No one should fear losing their home during the COVID-19 crisis

Pandemic EBT Up and Running in Illinois

Disaster relief benefits will help families feed their children

Income Support

Stimulus Payments Intercepted by the State for Nonpayment of Child Support Should Go to Struggling Families

Shriver Center urges Illinois use recovery rebate offsets to support custodial parents

Income Support

Shriver Center’s Racial Justice Institute Announces 44 New Fellows

Groundbreaking Program Centers Racial Equity in Anti-Poverty Advocacy

Shriver Center Urges Supreme Court to Suspend Public Charge Rule

Now more than ever, no one should be deterred from seeking health care, food, or housing assistance, out of fear they will become a public charge.

Immigrant Communities

Shriver Center Urges the City of Chicago to Take Critical Action to Protect Residents

These critical steps must be taken immediately to ensure the well-being of our most vulnerable and at-risk populations.

COVID-19 – Crisis Advocacy for Systemic Change

More than ever, we need to advocate for systemic change.

Parental Rights Must be Protected While Ensuring Public Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We are calling on the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to be vigilant in prioritizing reunification of parents with their children.