About this Event
Calling all advocates! Join SHPA in Springfield for our annual advocacy day!
Our 2-day advocacy event will start on Tuesday, April 8th at the President Lincoln Hotel. Join us for an afternoon advocacy orientation session, followed by a legislative reception where you will have the chance to connect with your fellow advocates and SHPA's legislative champions.
On April 9th, we will be at the Illinois State Capitol to speak with our state representatives and senators about the importance of supportive housing.
A sleeping room bock has been set up at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel with room rates of $129 plus tax and parking. Click here to make your reservations.
Or you may call 217-544-8800 and ask for Reservations. Mention the group code of SHP when making your reservations.
The room block closes March 18.
Click here to find your legisaltors.
- Peer scholarships will not be included in this registration. If you are a Peer seeking a scholarship to attend Advocacy Day, please email Susan Day at [email protected].
Please be sure to check the Good to Know section below the agenda to find answers to common questions you may have.
April 8th
🕑: 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Registration
Info: Check in to pick up your materials and t-shirt.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Advocacy Briefing
Info: Join us to review SHPA's policy and budget priorities.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Legislative Reception
Info: Join us for a cocktail hour and hear messages from your legislators.
April 9th
🕑: 08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Day of Advocacy
Info: Join us at the Capitol to meet with your elected officials to deliver SHPA's budget and policy priorities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 701 East Adams Street, Springfield, United States
