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 ReadingEverThrive IL Hosts Our First Community Baby Shower
On April 29th, EverThrive IL hosted our first Community Baby Shower at the Discover Shine Bright Community Center in Chatham, a neighborhood on Chicago’s South Side. The Baby Shower was held during the week of National Infant Immunization Week and was an effort from our Community Engagement team to educate families on the importance of […]
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 ReadingWays to Give to EverThrive Illinois
There are many ways to give to EverThrive Illinois! We invite you to support our work and mission in a way that is meaningful to you: Direct Gifts Click here to donate online Checks can be made out to EverThrive Illinois and mailed to: EverThrive Illinois 1010 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 200 Chicago, Illinois 60605 […]
Continue ReadingExpanding Health Care Benefits for Adults 19 to 41 Regardless of Immigration Status
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 […]
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