Economic Security for Illinois

Affiliate of @EconomicSecProj. Building collective power to advance policy solutions that make Illinois’ economy the most equitable & inclusive in the country.

[Economic Security Project @EconomicSecProj]

ATTN: The deadline to register for our Cashing In event is TOMORROW! Join ESP and our partners in Atlanta Dec. 6th-7th to discuss the future of cash tax credits. Register below ⬇️ https://t.co/3sbgr7zNgU

[Economic Security Project @EconomicSecProj]

“The problem that exists today is Amazon is both the seller and the marketplace. [Small companies] are beholden to the giant to decide if they can sink or swim.” – ESP Director of Antimonopoly @chao_becky on today's historic FTC lawsuit against Amazon. https://t.co/C8fkWjhKeM

[Ameya Pawar @Ameya_Pawar_IL]

. @EconomicSecProj is proud to partner w/ @ChicagosMayor to support the City’s exploration of bringing a municipally-owned grocery store to S/W side. Thank you to @GovPritzker, whose $20M investment in grocery stores makes this work possible across IL.

https://t.co/b8xDAivs5K

[Mayor Brandon Johnson @ChicagosMayor]

Access to grocery stores is already a challenge for many residents, especially on the South and West sides. But all Chicagoans deserve to live near convenient, affordable, healthy grocery options. https://t.co/3Vm4aeCzL8

[ABC 7 Chicago @ABC7Chicago]

The non-profit Economic Security Project and the city are partnering to explore the creation of a municipally owned grocery store. https://t.co/lMaRbupNu5

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

We're thrilled to be part of this effort! @EconomicSecProj's Senior Advisor @Ameya_Pawar_IL in the release: “The City of Chicago is reimagining the role government can play in our lives by exploring a public option for grocery stores"

[Gregory Royal Pratt @royalpratt]

NEWS: Mayor Brandon Johnson has started a group to explore the possibility of a municipally owned grocery store in Chicago, a city with vast stretches on South and West Side without good shopping options.

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

‼️JOIN OUR TEAM ‼️

We’re hiring a Managing Director to grow our field-building work at @EconomicSecProj. Be a part of a diverse team and maximize the results of this dynamic part of our work!

More details & apply at https://t.co/P6v59xhhf1

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

UPDATE: Art Guaranteed, our 2 day free event series is 🎟️ SOLD OUT! 🎟️

We’re overwhelmed with your support for our artists & this work.

We promise we’ll share video & photo from the day with you all.

@airgoradio @EconomicSecProj

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

Have you signed up for Art Guaranteed?

On Friday, hear from @eveewing & the team at @airgoradio about GUARANTEED, a new podcast.

On Saturday, see our artist fellows display their works with food + fun for the whole fam.

Get FREE tickets: https://t.co/LqTUxs43jq

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

Have you signed up for Art Guaranteed?

On Friday, hear from @eveewing & the team at @airgoradio about GUARANTEED, a new podcast.

On Saturday, see our artist fellows display their works with food + fun for the whole fam.

Get FREE tickets: https://t.co/LqTUxs43jq

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

Guaranteed income works.

Don’t believe us? Just ask Felix, Gail, Sabrina, & Sherrif. The 4 Chicagoland residents speak w/ @estheryjkang of @WBEZ & @ElviaMalagon of @Suntimes about how local ‘no strings attached’ cash programs have changed their lives.

https://t.co/5ZFzXDVrDZ

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

Join us July 14 & 15 for Art Guaranteed: A celebration of Chicago creatives, community, & the power of cash.

Friday at 7pm we'll launch GUARANTEED, a podcast by @EveEwing & @AirGoRadio. Saturday from 1-5 is a festival feat. our artist fellows.

Tickets at https://t.co/LqTUxs43jq

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

On the 15th of each month, Bella, Clarance & TaylorRaquel get a $500 check from @cookcountygov Promise Pilot. With it, they an plan ahead & be present with their families + community.

“This is not just free money, but money that helps people live a more free life” says Bella.

[Economic Security Project @EconomicSecProj]

Our VP, Build the Field @harish_i_patel celebrates state legislatures for winning on cash policies at @The_BIG_Conf: “We saw the number of states who have a Child Tax Credit policy double this year.”

[Ameya Pawar @Ameya_Pawar_IL]

It was such an honor to introduce the plenary session on public power—and briefly spotlight @GovPritzker’s Illinois Grocery Store Initiative which includes support and funding publicly owned grocery stores. Thank you, @Groundwork, for the opportunity! #Econcon

Cc: @AndyManar

[Economic Security Project @EconomicSecProj]

GICP Manager Shafeka Hashash speaks at @The_BIG_Conf – “We talk about trusting people and helping them live their fullest lives. We have a tendency to imply that GI meets people's basic needs and rent, but these two things alone don’t help people live their fullest lives.”

[Harish I. Patel @harish_i_patel]

Thank you @ChicagosMayor for your leadership & commitment to continuing the Chicago's cash pilot to make it permanent! Lot of people worked hard in our city to create the foundation for this moment.

[Economic Security Project @EconomicSecProj]

Thank you for sharing your gift, Matt!

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

Our artist fellow @MattMuse12 brought the house down yesterday with his performance at @The_BIG_Conf. 🎤

[Economic Security Project @EconomicSecProj]

A highlight from the @The_BIG_Conf – a grantee of the GICP "Power of Cash" Narrative Change fellowship, @MattMuse12 had the crowd dancing, laughing, and applauding today.

[Economic Security for Illinois @EconsecureIL]

.@ChicagosMayor Brandon Johnson opens day 2 of @The_BIG_Conf with a commitment to continuing to pursue #guaranteedincome in the City of Chicago.

Thank you, Mayor, for believing in the transformative power a guaranteed income, a policy that puts cash directly into people’s hands.

[The Basic Income Guarantee (BIG) Conference @The_BIG_Conf]

The BIG Conference is for everyone! It's an annual opportunity to learn about basic income, connect with the folks running guaranteed income programs, grassroots advocates of UBI, and elected officials building political will. Let's make it happen!
#CashMemeMonday