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 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 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 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 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 […]
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