Illinois
People in Illinois care about kids here in the United States and around the world. From expanding preschool for kids in the U.S. to ensuring children survive and thrive around the world, Illinois advocates are the voice for children.
Upcoming Events
To learn more about an upcoming event or to volunteer, please contact John Gaudette [email protected].
Campaign Materials
We want to help you be an effective voice for kids. Below are resources to help you take action in your community.
Illinois community and student activists meet with Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) in Washington, D.C. at the annual Advocacy Summit
University of Illinois, Chicago students gather for the Under One Sky event in Chicago to celebrate the new global goals
One of our youngest activists learning about children around the world
Our volunteers asking U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Duckworth about early education at a Labor Day parade in Peoria
Illinois advocates on Capitol Hill during the 2016 Advocacy Summit
Two of our volunteers tabling in Peoria
Join Us
Contact your local Save the Children Action Network staff member to learn how you can be a voice for kids.
John Gaudette
Mobilization Manager, Illinois
John Gaudette has over 25 years of community organizing experience. Prior to coming to Save the Children Action Network, John served as the state organizing director at Citizen Action/ Illinois for 7 years. Before that, John worked as a lobbyist and advocate for Illinois Environmental Council and Illinois PIRG, GOTV director for MoveOn PAC, and 13 years as a community organizing director for PICO Network and National People’s Action affiliate organizations.
An Illinois native, John earned an undergraduate degree in Engineering from Michigan State University. He currently lives in his hometown of Chicago.
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202.794.1942