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2024 Inform USA Award Recipients
2024 Inform USA Award Recipients

Here are our 2024 Inform USA award Winners! Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2024


Member Comment Phase - Standards 10.0
Member Comment Phase - Standards 10.0

The next version of the Inform USA Standards for Professional Information and Referral is now in the "Member Comment Phase". Continue Reading

Date posted06/18/2024


Inform USA Committee/Commission FAQ
Inform USA Committee/Commission FAQ

Learn more about the different Inform USA Committees and Commissions and how you can get involved. Continue Reading

Postedby Sarah Pottelberg
Date posted05/14/2024


Coaching Micro-Certification - May 2024
Coaching Micro-Certification - May 2024

This Inform USA credential represents a special recognition for experienced I&R practitioners who complete the required curriculum and carries its own digital badge. Micro-certifications are only available to holders of a core Inform USA Certification. Continue Reading

Date posted05/13/2024


Coaching Micro-Certification - February 2024
Coaching Micro-Certification - February 2024

This Inform USA credential represents a special recognition for experienced I&R practitioners who complete the required curriculum and carries its own digital badge. Micro-certifications are only available to holders of a core Inform USA Certification. Continue Reading

Date posted02/23/2024


Inform USA 2024 Awards: Honoring Excellence in Community Navigation
Inform USA 2024 Awards: Honoring Excellence in Community Navigation

Each year we celebrate those who have gone above and beyond in their field. Submit your nomination today! Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Appold
Date posted01/16/2024


Why Conferences Matter: A Member's Perspective
Why Conferences Matter: A Member's Perspective

One long time member of AIRS/Inform USA talks about her experience at our 2009 annual conference, and the difference it made to providing I&R for those with food insecurity across the state of Wisconsin. Continue Reading

Postedby Regina Wilson
Date posted01/11/2024


Inform USA Welcomes Greg Bloom at Sr. Director of Strategy & Partnerships
Inform USA Welcomes Greg Bloom at Sr. Director of Strategy & Partnerships

Inform USA, the industry association representing information-and-referral (I&R) providers across government and nonprofit human service sectors, has added Greg Bloom to their team as the Sr. Director of Strategy and Partnerships. Greg is best known for his work leading the Open Referral... Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Appold
Date posted01/3/2024


Matthew Hundley Receives Certification from the Institute of Credentialing Excellence
Matthew Hundley Receives Certification from the Institute of Credentialing Excellence

Matthew Hundley, Certification Director for Inform USA has achieved the highly regarded CCP certification through the Institute for Credentialing Excellence. Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Appold
Date posted12/7/2023


National I&R Day is November 16
National I&R Day is November 16

November 16th is a national day of recognition of the Information and Referral (I&R) sector of human services! We've assembled some resources to help you celebrate! Continue Reading

Postedby Katie Appold
Date posted11/9/2023


The first ever "inform USA" Accreditation Plaque is at VIA LINK!
The first ever "inform USA" Accreditation Plaque is at VIA LINK!

We're thrilled to announce that VIA LINK is the first to receive Inform USA Accreditation (formerly AIRS Accreditation). Read more about their story! Continue Reading

Postedby Jennifer Abels
Date posted10/23/2023


What a Government Shutdown Means for Information and Referral
What a Government Shutdown Means for Information and Referral

This article was written in October of 2023, following a near-shut-down of the U.S. Federal Government. Continue Reading

Date posted10/3/2023