Recently, the Pritzker administration issued notice that beginning July 1st enrollment for Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults in Illinois (HBIA program ages 42-64) would be stopped and high copays would be instituted. The Healthy Illinois Campaign Coalition calls for an immediate reversal of this notice and full implementation of the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults […]
Continue ReadingImproving the Health and Wellbeing of Illinois Families
Last month, the Illinois General Assembly ended the 2023 legislative session. For 25 years, EverThrive IL has advocated for state policies and funding to advance our shared priorities of eliminating racial and gender disparities in care, promoting bodily autonomy, and creating a health care system that is deserving of trust from those most affected by […]
Continue ReadingThank You For Making Our Annual Benefit A Success
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 […]
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