EverThrive IL’s recent Annual Gala, which was held on May 18, was a resounding success thanks to your unwavering support and generosity. Together, we not only reached our fundraising goal of $15,000 but surpassed it, raising an astounding total of $18,500! We are immensely grateful for your belief in our mission and partnership to create […]
Continue ReadingOp-Ed: Expanding Healthy Illinois For All
Illinois and the United States face an ongoing crisis in which pregnant and postpartum people are dying. The crisis is magnified for Black pregnant and postpartum people, who are three times more likely to die during or after pregnancy than their white counterparts. The vast majority of pregnancy-related deaths – 83 percent – are preventable. […]
Continue ReadingDiaper Insecurity In Illinois
EverThrive IL is supporting an effort led by our community partner Children’s Home and Aid to create a monthly diaper allowance for Illinois families. Diaper need is a serious challenge affecting more than 100,000 children in Illinois. EverThrive IL supported the legislation and recently signed on to a letter asking Governor Pritzker to include a […]
Continue Reading2023 Annual Benefit
Communities flourish when families are thriving — with bold and transformative action, we make this happen together. We invite you to join us at our 2023 Annual Benefit on Thursday, May 18th, at 6:00 p.m. at City Winery. The Annual Benefit is EverThrive IL’s most important fundraiser of the year, and every dollar raised supports mission-critical […]
Continue ReadingFamily Connects: A Life-Saving Resource for Infants and Birthing People
EverThrive IL leads two Community Alignment Boards (CABs) for Family Connects on the southside of Chicago. Family Connects is a universal home visiting program that connects registered nurses with individuals who have recently given birth and their infants to provide support.
Continue ReadingTo Be Rescheduled – Chicago Collaborative for Maternal Health Policy Brief
*Due to unforeseen circumstances, the CCMH Policy Brief Webinar will be rescheduled* EverThrive IL is excited to share the release of The Chicago Collaborative for Maternal Health Policy Brief. We invite you to join Kevie Lusby Smyre, EverThrive IL’s Policy and Advocacy Director, and Eva Alonso, Northwestern MPH intern student, for a review of this new policy […]
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