Community Memorial Foundation

08/28/2026

Our partners at Cook County Department of Public Health are providing back-to-school immunizations at no cost for suburban Cook County children ages 6 months to 17 years old, regardless of insurance or immigration status. The full list of clinics is updated regularly and can be found here, including one TODAY at Housing Forward in Broadview!

Get your required back-to-school shots for free at our vaccination clinics, between July 25 and Aug 13 at four suburban Cook County locations.

08/25/2026

Happy National CHW Awareness Week!
CHWs are trusted messengers, connectors, and advocates. They meet people where they are – in their language and in their neighborhoods. They know the struggles and the strengths of their communities. And that familiarity changes everything — it turns a clinic visit from intimidating to approachable. It removes the shame that keeps people from asking for help.

Funding CHWs means investing in the relationships that drive real health outcomes. The West Suburban CHW Initiative is a great example of this trust-building work, and we are proud to support these efforts.



Healthy Communities Foundation, Michael Reese Health Trust, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, Aging Care Connections, Alivio Medical Center, Alivio para la comunidad, BEDS Plus, Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc., Mujeres Latinas en Accion

08/14/2026

Join our friends at Health Management Associates and Michael Reese Health Trust for the webinar, "Advancing Community Health Through CHWs: Research, Recommendations, and Action," on Wednesday, August 26 | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. CT.

The team will present recommendations for strengthening health information systems, elevating the value of the CHW workforce, and advancing partnerships that support equitable, community-centered care. The session will also highlight opportunities for state agencies, funders, health systems, and community organizations to apply these findings to policy, funding, and practice.

Register here: https://healthmanagement.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3ra_y2NlReGE_kME277KoA #/registration

08/13/2026

Community Health Workers take center stage this August! This month, we're celebrating the West Suburban CHW Initiative, spotlighting a new regional report on CHWs as trusted messengers, and marking National CHW Awareness Week. Read more! ➡
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Community-Health-Workers-Take-Center-Stage-this-August.html?soid=1102433543734&aid=lrUUu5U5-YM

Healthy Communities Foundation, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, Michael Reese Health Trust, Aging Care Connections, Alivio para la comunidad, Alivio Medical Center, BEDS Plus, Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc., Mujeres Latinas en Accion

07/21/2026

Thank you to Community Memorial Foundation for supporting our 61st Annual New Teacher & Administrator Welcome Breakfast!

Your generosity helps us provide a meaningful welcome to the educators and school leaders who are beginning their journey in our communities this school year.
We appreciate your partnership and your commitment to strengthening our local schools and communities.
DEADLINE TO SPONSOR: Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 4:00 p.m. CST

07/21/2026

The West Suburban CHW Initiative is celebrating seven years of showing up to improve community health, and the impact keeps growing.

In the last year alone, the CHW Initiative nearly doubled the number of clients served, from 4,900 to 8,964. That is not just a number. That is nearly 9,000 people who had a trusted neighbor, a familiar face, and a knowledgeable guide in their corner when navigating health and social services.

CHWs are not just healthcare extenders; they are community members first. People who live where they serve, speak the languages of their neighbors, and understand the barriers their communities face from the inside out.

We are proud to support the West Suburban CHW Initiative and the CHWs whose work makes this possible.

View the Year 7 Report:https://www.hmprg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/West-Sub-CHW-Initiative-Year-7-Eval-Report-FINAL.pdf



Healthy Communities Foundation, Health & Medicine Policy Research Group, Sinai Chicago, Cook County Department of Public Health, Aging Care Connections, Alivio para la comunidad, Alivio Medical Center, BEDS Plus, Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc., Mujeres Latinas en Accion

07/13/2026

Proud to spotlight our partners at Pillars Community Health, who are expanding their Mobile Crisis Response across suburban Cook County with a new 24/7 line, 708-6-CRISIS (708-627-4747). Please share!

Pillars Community Health celebrates 50 years of Crisis Intervention Services by expanding Mobile Crisis Response and launching 708-6-CRISIS for 24/7 behavioral health support.

06/12/2026

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago's NEW Summit Food Pantry is looking for volunteers!

🛒 Personal Shopper – Walk alongside guests and help them select items from the food pantry or basic needs room.

📦 Inventory & Restocking – Keep shelves stocked and organized.

Shift hours are listed in the graphic below — there are MANY options to fit your schedule!

Sign up today at ccofchicagovolunteer.com and share this post to spread the word!

06/05/2026

🧡Summit Community Network is proud to host Summit Soars!, a FREE community celebration for families!

📅 Friday, June 26th, 2026
📍 Summit Park District | 5700 S. Archer Rd., Summit, IL 60501

🌊 Family Splash Day: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
📋 Community Resource Fair: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

What to expect:
✅ Wellness kits & giveaways
✅ Splash activities + FOAM PIT for youth
✅ Meditation & family wellness hike
✅ Local resource organizations
✅ Live music & food

Interested in tabling or volunteering? Reach out to us at [email protected] — community partners are welcome!

See you there! 💙

United Way of Metro Chicago, SGA Youth & Family Services

06/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Carla Land to Community Memorial Foundation as our new Program Officer! 🎉

Carla brings extensive experience in philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement, and we’re excited to have her join our team as we continue working to improve the health of our communities.

Learn more about Carla and her new role: https://cmfdn.org/welcome-carla-land/