Illinois Joining Forces

Growth. Wellness. Community.

Illinois Joining Forces serves as a statewide public-private partnership that promotes the efficient delivery of Growth and Wellness initiatives for Service Members, Veterans, and their Families at the community level throughout the State of Illinois.

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“We strive to improve the quality of life of every service member, veteran, or family here in the State of Illinois. We do this by applying our principles of Growth and Wellness at the community level.” - Jaime Martinez, Executive Director of Illinois Joining Forces

IJF is here for your journey of growth and wellness

Growth

Growth-related functional support provides resources and support to generate independence. Growth activities support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families in achieving their life outcomes.

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Wellness

Wellness related functional support resources resolve crisis in the short-term with a focus on long-term develop self-support and personal development. Wellness revolves around those activities that support Service Members, Veterans, and their Families improving their quality of life to the point of independence and resiliency.

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# of Veterans in the State of Illinois
727,000
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Military-Connected Community IJF has Helped Gain Access to Resources
900
Unemployment Rate of Veterans in Illinois
7

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