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Cannabis Equity IL Coalition
Non-profit Organization Management
Chicago, IL 771 followers
Grassroots NFP fighting to ensure people and communities harmed by war on drugs are prioritized in cannabis legalization
About us
The Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition was founded in early 2019, as support for adult-use cannabis in Illinois grew. After a series of town hall meetings on the South Side of Chicago that discussed cannabis legalization in Illinois, community members recognized the need to take action to ensure community needs were met during legalization. In early April 2019, a group of people met for the first time at the Port Ministries in Back of the Yards, and the Coalition was born. Through grassroots organizing, issue advocacy, and lobbying, the Cannabis Equity IL Coalition works to elevate community voices by building power locally, to create change related to legalized cannabis in Illinois. We are a grassroots non-profit formed by community members fighting to make sure the legalization of cannabis in Illinois is done to repair and reinvest in the communities most impacted by the War on Drugs, and to ensure the cannabis industry prioritizes people over profits!
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http://CannabisEquityIL.org
External link for Cannabis Equity IL Coalition
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
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Chicago, IL, US
Employees at Cannabis Equity IL Coalition
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Peter Contos
Deputy Director at Cannabis Equity IL Coalition
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Jean Edrada
Self Employed Teacher + Community Advocate at Movement and Medicine
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Jeanne Porges
Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology | Diagnostic Extern | Drug Policy Activist
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Sabrina Raphael, CADC
Graduate Student @ Adler University
Updates
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Shoutout to Sharon, one of our amazing co-founders, born and raised right here in Chicago! From the very first meetings in Back of the Yards to leading record-clearing services and Know Your Rights workshops, Sharon has been instrumental in building CEIC from the ground up. Her leadership as a Lead Organizer continues to inspire as she builds relationships and drives our work forward across the region. Today, we celebrate her dedication, passion, and all the incredible work she’s done. Happy Birthday, Sharon! Thank you for being a true force for change! 🎉🌱 #CannaEquityIL
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🚨 Big News! 🚨 Cook County recently awarded $3.6 million in grants to support social equity 🌿 businesses! We're incredibly proud to have partnered with Commissioner Lowry's office to help develop this program and bring vital financial support to businesses that need it most. 🙌 A huge thank you to our county partners for making this possible! Now, we call on all municipalities to step up and use cannabis revenue to create similar grant programs. Let's keep pushing for equity! 💪 #CannaEquityIL #CannabisCommunity #CannabisIndustry
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Become a part of the cannabis equity movement with CEIC for only $4.20 a month! 🌿 Your membership fuels our initiatives, workshops, and record-clearing services—all while giving you access to exclusive perks. Ready to make a difference? DM us or visit bit.ly/CEICdonate to join today! #CannabisCommunity
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Here's the truth about retail cannabis in Illinois: the numbers speak for themselves. We have a major issue with lobbying across industries. Read the 2024 IL Disparity Study here: cannabis.illinois.gov #IllinoisCannabis #CannabisIndustry #CannabisCommunity
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🌟 Community Support Needed! 🌟 Hey everyone! One of our own is facing a tough time and needs our help to cover their rent. Let’s come together and show our support to reach their goal of $1700 by Oct 20th! 💖 How You Can Help: Donate: Any amount helps—no contribution is too small! Share: Spread the word to help reach more people! Let’s uplift each other and keep our community strong! ✨ #MutualAid #CommunitySupport
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It’s been a year since the Pretrial Fairness Act was enacted, and guess what? Illinois didn’t fall apart. This law ended money bond and restored the presumption of innocence. Money bond was a glaring injustice in our legal system, fueling mass incarceration and harming marginalized communities. With the Pretrial Fairness Act, Illinois has become a national leader in criminal justice reform, dismantling a system that has caused immeasurable harm. For more information about the Pretrial Fairness Act, be sure to check out @endmoneybond! Graphics: @justseeds #PretrialFairnessNow #EndMassIncarceration #EndMoneyBail #BlackLivesMatter
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Check out our October meeting calendar! 📅 All meetings are on Zoom, so feel free to join from anywhere. Be sure to register in advance: 🌟 Community Meeting: bit.ly/CEICmeeting24 🗣️ Policy Working Group: bit.ly/ceicpolicy
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