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Haiti - Two Years Later January 12, 2012

January 12th marks the second anniversary of Haiti's devastating earthquake. Two years ago, more than 230,000 lives were lost in five minutes. A year later, more than one million people are still living in camps or on the street.
Heartland Alliance Stands Against Human Trafficking January 12, 2012

Both domestically and internationally, the emotional and physical toll of human trafficking is high. Through our international and domestic programs, Heartland Alliance focuses on helping survivors rebuild and secure their lives through comprehensive, coordinated support.
Human Rights Day / Día de los Derechos Humanos / Journée de Droits de l’Homme / اليوم العالمي لحقوق الإنسان December 10, 2011

Human Rights Day 2011

Moving Forward After Closing Hull House February 1, 2012 Huffington Post
Read Sid Mohn, President of Heartland Alliance's latest Huffington Post column.
Number of asset-poor Americans rising January 31, 2012 Chicago Tribune
27 percent of households do not have enough money tucked away to cover three months of basic expenses
From 'out there' to indoor life January 23, 2012 The Chicago Tribune
Once-homeless brothers trying to adjust to warm rooms, caseworkers' rules

2011 Report on Illinois Poverty December 9, 2011
NEW REPORT: Hardship in Illinois was High Before the Recession, Skyrocketed During, Zero Progress Seen Since Much to be Done in Illinois: Solutions Identified but Response Inadequate
Making Chicago Healthier August 17, 2011
Heartland Alliance, in partnership with the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) and the Chicago Health Department, announces a new grant-funded effort to encourage breastfeeding throughout Chicago. The grant will focus on Englewood and West Englewood and will focus on providing spaces in the community and within workplaces where new mothers can safely and comfortably breastfeed.