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The Power of Parents at the Table

10/29/2026

Looking for a vibrant, collaborative office space in Chicago’s South Loop?

COFI (Community Organizing and Family Issues) is offering flexible office sublet opportunities ideal for compatible nonprofits, organizations, or consultants looking to share a beautiful, newly built-out timber loft!

📍 Location: 2245 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Chicago

Available Spaces:
• Large Private Office (15x18 ft) – $1,200/mo.
• Open Concept Workstations (Up to 4 available) – $500/mo. per station

Included Amenities:
• Free Wi-Fi & complimentary coffee
• Access to large training/conference rooms & small meeting spaces
• Kitchen/breakroom & dedicated childcare room
• Excellent natural light with classic timber loft aesthetics

Lease Terms: Minimum 1-year initial contract (flexible/short-term options possible).

📩 Interested? Contact Syretta Joiner at 312-226-5141 or visit cofionline.org to schedule a private viewing.

10/28/2026

Our journey to center family and community voice in a real democracy starts tomorrow! Join guest speakers Ameya Pawar, Karen Lusson, and COFI parent leaders for an exciting discussion about community at the forefront of public policymaking.

We set off on Thursday, October 29th at 1:00 PM Central Time

Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/c0qq4WLvT2F8G7D0aJT11A

10/26/2026

How do we deepen our commitment to keeping lived experience at the forefront of lasting change in a multicultural democracy? You make parents the experts!

There's still time to register for the COFI Center for Action and Learning's October webinar.

Join us on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00 - 2:00 PM for the first webinar in our series.

Hear directly from COFI parent leaders, joined by Ameya Pawar, President and CEO of Michael Reese Health Trust, and Karen Lusson, Senior Attorney for the National Consumer Law Center. They will discuss how they have allied together and won major changes to benefit families.

Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/c0qq4WLvT2F8G7D0aJT11A

10/21/2026

Are you looking for tools and tips on bringing family voices to the center of policy advocacy work? Our October webinar, "We're Glad You Asked," features frontline policy advocates and parent leaders in Illinois sharing how they work together to win change.

Secure your spot: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/c0qq4WLvT2F8G7D0aJT11A

10/20/2026

Join us on Thursday, October 29th from 1:00 - 2:00 PM for the first webinar in our series.

Hear directly from COFI parent leaders, joined by Ameya Pawar, President and CEO of Michael Reese Health Trust, and Karen Lusson, Senior Attorney for the National Consumer Law Center. They will discuss how they have allied together and won major change to benefit families.

Register here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/c0qq4WLvT2F8G7D0aJT11A

10/19/2026

When it is time to stand up for change for families, where do you start? You start with parents.

Throughout our three-part webinar series, you will explore how funders, advocacy groups, policymakers, and community organizations can keep lived experience and community voice at the forefront of lasting change.

Sign up here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/c0qq4WLvT2F8G7D0aJT11A

10/17/2026

10/15/2026

Do you have a voting plan for November 3rd?

Remember to include your school board district representative!

If you live on the South and West Sides, you're invited to join our Candidates' Forum on October 17th at 10 AM, located at BUILD, Inc. You'll get a chance to hear from some of the candidates from sub-districts 5A, 5B, 6B, 7A, and two school board president hopefuls.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd31dQYxM5RDwRWpr91kP-gmavCZzjqH_0mifnJmmeKIjYh4g/viewform

Visit votechicagoschoolboard.org to learn about candidates and their visions for our kids.

10/15/2026

"This election is important because it is the first time the entire school board will be elected, and it is a success for those of us who can vote and have a say in deciding who makes the decisions that affect our schools."
- Adriana Carpio (POWER-PAC IL Elementary Justice Campaign, Co-Chair)

Join Adriana and hundreds of South and West Side families on Saturday, October 17th at 10 AM for a candidates forum featuring appearances by
• Aaron Jitu Brown (5A)
• Michilla Blaise (5B)
• Michael Neal (6B)
• Jesus Ayala Jr. (7A)
• School board president candidate Hilario Dominguez
• School board president candidate Jessica Biggs \

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd31dQYxM5RDwRWpr91kP-gmavCZzjqH_0mifnJmmeKIjYh4g/viewform

10/14/2026

Join us on Saturday, October 17 at Build, Inc. (10am - 2pm) to meet the school board candidates running to represent your neighborhood.

Write down your top question for the candidates and bring it with you on October 17th!

Address

2245 South Michigan, Suite 200
Chicago, IL
60616

Telephone

+13122265141

Website

http://www.cofionline.org/

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