COFI, based in Chicago, IL, is a community organizing and family issues organization that empowers low-income families to have a voice in civic life. Through their proven COFI Way model, they have trained over 6,000 parents in Illinois and across the nation, leading to impactful changes such as reforming municipal fees, reinstating recess for elementary students, and expanding SNAP benefits.
With a focus on self, family, team building, community outreach, and policy systems change, COFI equips parents with the tools and training needed to become powerful leaders who can advocate for real and lasting policy and systems change. Their approach emphasizes building partnerships, bringing parent leaders together, and working with decision-makers to create positive outcomes for families and communities.
Generated from the website