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 […]
Continue ReadingThe Gathering Campaign
EverThrive Illinois is inviting organizations to participate in this important campaign called The Gathering to address maternal mortality and morbidity in Black communities. “The campaign is unique because community voice is centered throughout the campaign development. We formed the campaign based on focus groups held on Chicago’s south and west sides and tested the imagery […]
Continue ReadingEverThrive IL Public Statement on Roe v. Wade Decision
Today is a tragically historic moment in time where the advancement that America has made throughout history towards equality for all has taken a significant step backward with the Supreme Court vote to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights. This decision will have immense consequences for the communities most impacted by injustice to […]
Continue ReadingHealth Care Victory for Adults 42 to 54 Regardless of Immigration Status
On May 9, 2022, the Illinois legislature passed health care coverage for adults ages 42-54 regardless of immigration status and can begin enrolling on July 1, 2022. We are so grateful to work with Healthy Illinois to ensure people throughout the state have access to high-quality healthcare. Last year, the Illinois General Assembly and Governor […]
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