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 […]
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 […]
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