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From the Pen of the Executive Director: May 2025
It has not been an easy past couple of months for social workers with the unprecedented challenges to our values, as well as the resources to carry out our important work.
NASW-IL Staff
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From the Pen of the President: April 2025
Throughout history, it has been the advocacy of social workers that has made a difference.
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 313 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: March 2025
This year's theme, Social Work: Compassion + Action, has never been more important with the current challenges facing the social work profes
NASW-IL Staff
Mar 12 min read
From the Pen of the President: February 2025
NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW NASW-IL President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW (she/her) Greetings NASW-IL Social...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 315 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: January 2025
Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director, Joel L. Rubin, LSW,...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 62 min read
From the Pen of the President: December 2024
I remind social workers of our remarkable strength and resiliency to fight injustice and to fight for those marginalized in our society.
NASW-IL Staff
Dec 2, 20243 min read
In Uncertain Times, We Stand Together as Social Workers
As we come together following Election Night 2024, I know many of you may be experiencing a sense of uncertainty about what the future holds
NASW-IL Staff
Nov 6, 20242 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: November 2024
NASW will continue to stand by our values, justice, equity, and compassion—and we will keep advocating for the communities we serve, no matt
NASW-IL Staff
Nov 1, 20243 min read
From the Pen of the President: October 2024
Since my last article, many things have occurred and are occurring in the world around us.
NASW-IL Staff
Sep 27, 20243 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: September 2024
The summer of 2024 is winding down, but last week’s Democratic National Convention (DNC) that took place in Chicago was a great and historic
NASW-IL Staff
Sep 1, 20243 min read
From the Pen of the President: August 2024
My ask of us as social workers, change agents, and difference makers is to remember our responsibility and to stay the course of justice!
NASW-IL Staff
Aug 1, 20244 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: July 2024
Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director I recently returned from the National NASW conference in...
NASW-IL Staff
Jul 1, 20243 min read
From the Pen of the President: June 2024
NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Greetings NASW-IL Social Work Community, I would like to acknowledge and...
NASW-IL Staff
May 24, 20245 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: May 2024
Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director After five years away, this year's 2024 NASW-Illinois Chapter...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 30, 20241 min read
From the Pen of the President: April 2024
NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Greetings NASW-IL Social Work Community, I hope that this past month...
NASW-IL Staff
Apr 1, 20245 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: March 2024
Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director Happy Social Work Month! As some of you may not know, Social...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 29, 20243 min read
From the Pen of the President: February 2024
NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Greetings NASW-IL Social Work Community, As we come to the close of the first...
NASW-IL Staff
Feb 1, 20247 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: January 2024
Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director Happy New Year! As 2024 has arrived, over 300 new laws in the...
NASW-IL Staff
Jan 3, 20242 min read
From the Pen of the President: December 2023
NASW-Illinois Chapter President Latesha Newson, MSW, LCSW Greetings, NASW-IL Social Work Community, I hope that your holiday season is...
NASW-IL Staff
Dec 1, 20234 min read
From the Pen of the Executive Director: November 2023
Joel L. Rubin, MSW, LSW, ACSW, CAE NASW-Illinois Chapter Executive Director As I put together this month's "From the Pen of the Executive...
NASW-IL Staff
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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