Many hard-hit communities are still recovering from the global pandemic, though some Illinoisians have added stressors like lack of health care resources. Last year, the Illinois legislature expanded the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (HBIA) program so low-income adults 42 and older are eligible to receive health care coverage, regardless of immigration status; expanding access […]
Continue ReadingBlack Maternal Health Week
EverThrive Illinois is participating in Black Maternal Health Week, founded by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance! This week-long campaign runs from April 11 – 17 and was created to amplify the voices of Black birthing people and raise awareness around their experiences. This year’s Black Maternal Health Week theme is “Our Bodies Belong to Us: […]
Continue ReadingMeet Two of Our Annual Benefit Host Committee Members
With our Annual Benefit quickly approaching, we want to introduce you all to members of our Host Committee! Danata Andrews is a mom, yoga, and meditation practitioner, and the Vice President of Client Development at inQUEST Consulting. She currently serves on EverThrive Illinois’ Board of Directors and has a personal connection to our mission and […]
Continue ReadingBlack History Month 2023
In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month to observe and honor the history of Black Americans. This includes celebrating the contributions made and acknowledging the struggles that Black Americans have faced historically and are still going through today. It also showcases the significance of Black history to American society. Stories […]
Continue ReadingHonoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In the mid 1960’s, Civil Rights Activist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was invited by the Chicago Freedom Movement to be a part of a campaign that fought against racial discrimination in urban settings, which negatively impacted living conditions for Black people residing in cities. Highlighting how poor housing was for Black people in the […]
Continue ReadingSenior Flu Shot Campaign
This month, EverThrive Illinois is excited to launch our digital campaign to empower older adults to receive their flu shots. People 65 years of age and older carry a higher risk of severe flu disease and complications than young, healthy adults. This campaign aims to address this and help seniors feel empowered to choose to get […]
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