Join the Alliance
The Alliance is connecting nonprofits and other Lake County leaders together leading to more coordinated health, human, and education resources and a stronger safety net.
Every month the Alliance’s hybrid and virtual meetings connect members to one another and serve as a vehicle to share resources and events.
“The Alliance for Human Services provides critical collaboration and coordination to meet the needs of the people we serve in a continuously evolving environment. It is a powerful advocate for human services with our legislators at all levels. I encourage you to join your voice to our collective voice in the Alliance For Human Services.”
— Tim Kirschner, Parent & Community Partnership Coordinator
Waukegan Public Schools
Membership Benefits
For organizations providing services in Lake County
Efficiently recruit and refer clients as well as share resources with other nonprofits throughout Lake County
Front line and social workers gain resources and network in monthly RESPOND meetings
Leaders connect and gain insight in monthly Alliance meetings
Learn about new funding opportunities and events from County and Township government agencies
Educate government leaders at the state and federal level about the needs of the community
Monthly newsletter
Poverty Simulation experience
Access to members-only portal on website and connection through Circle
Eligibility to serve as a board or committee member
Membership Dues
| Previous FY Annual Operating Budget | Annual Alliance Membership Dues* |
|---|---|
| Up to $100,000 | $100 |
| $100,001—$500,000 | $250 |
| $500,001 and over | $500 |
Membership Criteria
Has a stake in human services or safety net health services in Lake County, Illinois
Supports The Alliance’s mission, vision and values
For organizational memberships, the organization must be in good standing with the State of Illinois
Pays relevant dues
*A 4% service fee is added to payments made through the website.
For community members who are not affiliated with an organization providing services in Lake County
Participation in all Alliance meetings
Access to legislative meetings twice a year
Monthly newsletter
Poverty Simulation experience
Access to members-only portal on website
Annual meeting with guest speaker
Eligibility to serve as a board or committee member
RESPOND membership
Membership Dues
$100/Annually
For foundations and for-profit organizations that support the mission and vision of the Alliance (non-voting members)
Monthly newsletter
Access to Community Forum meetings
Access to legislative meetings twice a year
Access to members-only portal on website
Poverty Simulation experience
Annual meeting with guest speaker
Access to free training on Trauma Informed Care
Eligibility to participate in committee positions and in advisory capacity
RESPOND membership for up to 2 people
Membership Dues
$500/Annually
Access To Resources Fund
The Alliance for Human Services is a community of Lake County nonprofits, government and other leaders dedicated to breaking down silos, supporting social service workers, and amplifying the voices of the sector and those served. The Alliance offers annual membership dues on a sliding scale to encourage the participation of all Lake County leaders in the sector. Because, access is a critical element of our mission, the Alliance created our Access to Resources Fund to help ensure all organizations and leaders can participate.
The Alliance community is grateful to our donors that make these stipends possible. Please consider making a donation to ensure all organizations can access the essential resources the Alliance provides and to strengthen the Lake County safety net.
Organizations wanting to join: If you are an organization interested in joining the Alliance but can’t afford the full membership amount, please read our Fund Guidelines for more information on applying for a stipend.
For more information, reach out to Gayle Nelson, Alliance for Human Services’ Executive Director.