COFI (Community Organizing and Family Issues) is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, IL that empowers low-income families to become leaders and advocates for change in their communities. Through their proven organizing model, COFI trains parents to develop their personal, family, and community goals, build partnerships, and work with decision-makers to create lasting policy and systems change. With a focus on self, family, team, community outreach, and policy systems change, COFI has trained over 6,400 parents in Illinois and across the nation, resulting in significant achievements such as reforming municipal fees and fines, reinstating recess for elementary school students, and expanding SNAP benefits for thousands of families.
By bringing parents together and amplifying their voices, COFI has made a tangible impact on the lives of families and communities. Their approach, known as "The COFI Way," emphasizes the importance of parent leadership and collaboration to address pressing issues and create a better future. Through their hands-on workshops and training programs, COFI shares their expertise with community organizers, social service providers, school administrators, advocates, policymakers, and veteran parent leaders, enabling them to incorporate The COFI Way into their own efforts. With a focus on building parents' power and ensuring their presence at decision-making tables, COFI continues to champion the rights and concerns of low-income families in Chicago and beyond.
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