A virtual workshop on Chicago’s current budget deficit. We will learn about progressive budget demands and how we can fund these initiatives without overburdening working families, followed by a collective action! Un taller virtual aprenderemos sobre las demandas presupuestarias progresistas y cómo podemos financiar estas iniciativas sin sobrecargar a las familias trabajadoras, ¡y luego participaremos en … [Read more…]

Our rights to demonstrate and to organize our communities and workplaces are key to a functioning democracy. They are also some of the most effective methods we have to fight back against the wealthy elite. This is why we must be vigilant in protecting ourselves from our opposition who will attempt to dismantle these rights … [Read more…]

History can teach us what we should expect from our opposition.. History can teach us what we should expect from our opposition, especially with all eyes on Chicago during August’s Democratic National Convention (DNC). Chicagoans are celebrating a big victory this year in the fight to invest in our communities.  After former mayor Rahm Emanuel … [Read more…]

We are thrilled to introduce the newest members of the Grassroots Collaborative team, Marla Bramble and Rocio Garcia! We asked them a few questions so you can get to know them better. Take a look! Marla Bramble Deputy Director What is exciting to you about joining Grassroots Collaborative? I’m thrilled to join the staff as … [Read more…]

What is the Chicago Creatives for Justice? The program provides space for aspiring graphic designers and illustrators to develop a variety of beneficial techniques for movement work, because art is critical in any movement or campaign. The program allows us to further build community and collaborate with emerging movement artists in creating visuals as a … [Read more…]

We were honored to be accepting the award with United Working Families, Chicago Teacher’s Union, SEIU Healthcare, SEIU Local 73, and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Recently, our intern from Free Spirit Media, Cassidy Casanova interviewed Santera, hear what she had to say! What are you hoping to accomplish while working with the Coalition to IL Green New Deal? I hope that the Green New Deal will promote a continued understanding of the interconnectedness between housing, labor, the climate crisis, racism, … [Read more…]

Last year, Amisha Patel, our beloved former Executive Director, announced that she would be leaving GC to continue her leadership in new roles. We launched a national search for her replacement, someone who could take our coalition into a future full of essential fights for justice and exciting new possibilities for growing our movement. We … [Read more…]