Grassroots Collaborative

09/11/2026

Join us at this Teach-in by the People's Unity Platform to learn about our coalition's 2027 Chicago city budget demands, to fight with us for resources for your neighborhood, and to get trained in a skill needed to win! Let’s the tax the rich!

TIME: THURS SEPT 17TH 5:30PM - 7:30PM
LOCATION: CTU 1901 W. CARROLL ST.
RSVP link in the comments!

07/16/2026

Our social services and community support systems are under attack!

📆 Saturday, Aug 8
⏰ 1-4pm
📍 115 W Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL
🔗 RSVP: tiny.cc/poped26

Join us to learn about the campaigns fighting to expand essential services in the city, county, and state budgets. ✊🏾💰

Since taking office, Trump has gutted social safety-net programs and reduced funding for states. At every level of government, jurisdictions are struggling to fill the gaps left by the federal government to meet the needs of everyday people. Even prior to the Trump administration, our communities were hurting as elected officials have prioritized the needs of the top 1% over those of our neighbors.

Coalitions of community organizations are working together to influence city, county, and state budgets in order to protect us by investing in us. 💥

We know what keeps us safe: affordable housing, quality schools, mental health care, and violence prevention programs. Join members of the following organizations to learn about these efforts and how you can get involved! 💥

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07/16/2026

We're asking our community to come together to raise the funds necessary to support Peoria students to start off the year with the supplies they need to be successful. 🎒

Every single gift makes a difference. No donation is too small. Whether you donate school supplies, $10, $25, or you sponsor an entire backpack. Let's show our children that the community believes in them. 💐

✨ Please visit bit.ly/peoria2026fundraiser page to donate today.
✨ Can't donate? Please share this video so we can reach someone who can.

Thank you for helping us invest in our students' futures, one backpack at a time!

07/14/2026

We made big tech pay. 🔥

We didn't just lobby. We organized, marched, trained leaders, took direct action at Amazon and Meta, and showed up in legislators' districts.

We built pressure that couldn't be ignored. 🔥

🔗 Read the full article at: grassrootscollaborative.org/update-post/taxing-the-rich-2026/

07/13/2026

It's that time of year again to support Peoria parents and students! Donate today to support the Peoria People's Project back-to-school fundraiser and equip families with the tools and resources they need for a successful school year. 🌟 Donate today at bit.ly/peoria2026fundraiser.

06/30/2026

We’re fighting back against widening wealth gaps, cuts to essential services, ballooning corporate power, and growing authoritarianism. 💥✊

🔗 Op-Ed at truthout.org/articles/taking-on-the-rich-is-possible-our-illinois-coalition-won-a-tax-on-tech-giants/

Our campaign won a digital advertising revenue tax that may generate over $1.1 billion annually for the state’s budget.

06/17/2026

06/04/2026

05/30/2026

Illinois legislators are just days away from voting on a state budget that will either put our communities first or protect billionaire interests.

☎️ Call your legislator today and tell them to put working families first.

1️⃣ Go to ilga.gov and click Find My Legislator
2️⃣ In the top right corner, click Search Illinois and type in your address
3️⃣ Your district's Senate and House representatives will appear on the right-hand side
4️⃣ Click each legislator's profile and call their Springfield office's phone number
5️⃣ Tell them to VOTE YES on ILRA's revenue plan!

Now is the time to speak up and demand a budget that works for all of us! 🔥

05/29/2026

Illinois legislators are just days away from voting on a state budget that will either put our communities first or protect billionaire interests.

📩 Email your legislator today and tell them to put working families first.

1️⃣ Go to bit.ly/ILmakethempay
2️⃣ Fill out the form and add a personal message to your legislator
3️⃣ Click “Take Action”

Now is the time to speak up and demand a budget that works for us! 🔥