When Chicago Needs Help, We Answer the Call.

The Chicago Alliance for Collaborative Effort (CACE) unites over 50 of Chicago’s most effective, mission-driven human service organizations to advocate for policies that promote community wellbeing, health, and safety. Together, we serve Chicagoans with life-saving programs, vital resources, and pathways to opportunity.

What We Do

CACE is more than a coalition—it’s a force for change.

We:

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Advocate for policies that strengthen community safety, health, and wellness.

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Share best practices to help human service providers operate more effectively.

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Support workforce development and equitable employment practices in the sector.

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Ensure our collective work meets the needs of Chicago’s most vulnerable populations.

CACE is powered by  over 50 nonprofits that form the core of Chicago’s human services sector.