SHPA's 2026 Advocacy Day

Schedule

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm

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Location

Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL | Springfield, IL

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Calling all advocates! Join SHPA in Springfield for our annual Advocacy Day
About this Event

Our two day advocacy event will start on Tuesday, March 24 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Join us at 6 pm for a reception where you will have a chance to connect with your fellow advocates and SHPA's legislative champions.

On Wednesday, March 25, we will meet at 8 am at the hotel to be sure everyone has their materials and instructions before going to the Capitol.

Hotel Information: A sleeping room block has been set up at the Hilton Garden Inn with room rates of $149 plus applicable taxes. Breakfast is included with your overnight stay and parking is free.

Click here to make your reservations.... Or you may call 217-529-7171 and let them know you are attending SHPA's Advocacy Day. The room block ends on March 9.

Peers: There are limited scholarships for participation. Please complete the order form completely for consideration. Not all who sign up will be awarded a scholarship to attend. If you are affiliated with an agency. you may wish to ask them to sponsor your attendance.

Scholarship application deadline is February 20th.



March 24

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Legislative Reception

Info: Join us for a legislative reception! We will have heavy apps and a cash bar. You will also be able to get your t-shirt and materials at this time.


March 25

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Prep Meeting

Info: Join us at the Hilton Garden Inn to get your materials, t-shirt, and instructions before going to the Capitol.


🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Advocating at the Capitol

Info: Travel to the Capitol building on your own to advocate for all things Supportive Housing!


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Hilton Garden Inn Springfield, IL, 3100 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, United States

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