ICL has worked with dozens of different groups—including nonprofits, labour unions, social movements, and service agencies—to develop leaders, teach skills, build power and create change. Scroll down to learn how we're working with partners to make an impact across these issue areas.

  • Supporting a Strong Democracy

  • Empowering Workers

  • Advancing Reconciliation

  • Building a Just and Sustainable Society

  • Community Organizations

Let's work together! Whatever change you are looking to make, we can help. Drop us a line and let's talk about how we can turn your passion into action.

Supporting a Strong Democracy

Empowering Workers

Advancing Reconciliation

Building a Just and Sustainable Society

Community Organizations

The disastrous Trump era is over but our work is just beginning

If the progressive movement is going to win the kind of extraordinary change that the times demand, this grassroots work must not only continue but dramatically expand. If not, Trump could be a prelude to something much worse and more dangerous.

Leadership and Organizing in Long Term Care

Long term care is facing increasing strain. A system already facing instances of undervaluation, underpayment, and high patient-to-caregiver ratios is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. ICL worked with District 6 USW workers to teach them about organizing and leadership in the long term care field.

Meet today's Featured Facilitator, Helen Hargreaves!

Helen is one of our longest-standing members of the ICL community. She facilitates trainings, serves on the Board and, most impressively, doing it all while sharing her home with a group of rambunctious reptilian roommates!

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