Healthy Communities Foundation

07/22/2026

Chicago’s top museums and cultural institutions are coming to the West Side for 'Night at the Museum'! Join us for an evening featuring interactive experiences from the The Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Sistema Ravinia, along with hands-on activities, games, crafts, and fun for the whole family. This Thursday at BUILD!

06/30/2026

While nothing has changed yet, new Medicaid rules are coming later this year. Not every member will be impacted, but you may have to renew your Medicaid twice a year and prove that you work, go to school, or volunteer.

Tomorrow, June 30th, get in-person help to stay enrolled and update your information at the CountyCare Redetermination Event at Lawndale Christian Health Center.

Find more information about tomorrow's event here: https://countycare.com/events/countycare-redetermination-event-238/

Plus, learn more about upcoming Medicaid changes at GetMedicaidFacts.com.

06/16/2026

The Illinois Community Health Workers Association (ILCHWA) and Richard J. Daley College Arturo Velasquez Institute invite local community health workers and promotoras to the CHW Skill-Building Summer Bash on Wednesday, June 17th!

At the upcoming Summer Bash, CHWs will have an opportunity to learn, network, and share resources. Register to attend ➡️ https://forms.office.com/r/RQSgBQggGt

04/23/2026

Our partner, Arab American Family Services (AAFS), is hosting a one-day Arab American/MENA Mental Health Conference for clinicians, healthcare leaders, educators, administrators, researchers, innovators, and community advocates to explore culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches to mental health and wellness within Arab American/MENA communities.

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
📍 Moraine Valley Community College

Reserve your spot today: https://aafsil.networkforgood.com/events/97512-tawazun-aafs-arab-american-mental-health-conference

04/22/2026

Today, we celebrate ! 🌎 Earth Day serves as an annual reminder that our planet thrives on healthy communities, and it is our duty to safeguard it.

Join our partner, BUILD Chicago, to celebrate Earth Day and enjoy the beautiful Austin neighborhood! Learn more ⤵️

04/20/2026

This month, we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) on its 25th anniversary. For 25 years, SAAM has united survivors, advocates, and communities in the shared commitment to end sexual assault, abuse, and harassment—we are proud to stand with them.

This month, our partner, Mujeres Latinas en Accion, is hosting several events to recognize SAAM. You can join them this Friday, April 24th, for Take Back the Night: a community space for survivors of sexual violence and allies to share their stories, raise awareness, and participate in a collective healing process.

Learn more ⤵️

04/09/2026

This year marks the 9th Annual Black Maternal Health Week, starting on April 11th.

Each year, this week celebrates the leadership and expertise of Black community-based organizations as the foundation for advancing equity and ensuring transformative, sustainable improvements in Black Maternal Health.

On Saturday, April 11th, join community partners, including HCF partner Equal Hope, at the Black Maternal Health Week Community Shower for pregnant people, postpartum parents, and West Side families. See more info ⤵️

If you’re pregnant or postpartum, this free Black Maternal Health Week Community Shower is honestly worth stopping by. Even though the event is sold out, our partners are still welcoming walk‑ins, so you can absolutely come through.

There’ll be baby supplies, health resources, and community organizations ready to support families on the West Side.

If this could be helpful for you or someone you know, feel free to share it. 🍼

04/07/2026

Every year on April 7th, the world pauses to reflect on the state of global health for World Health Day. This year, we are thinking about the communities in our region and the systems that have shaped their health outcomes for generations. 
 
The communities on the west and southwest sides of Chicago carry some of the heaviest health burdens in our region. It is not because of individual health choices, but because of structural decisions made over generations, like disinvestment and discriminatory housing policy.
 
That is why we have oriented our work to invest in the community-led solutions that are best positioned to change those conditions, not just their symptoms.
 
On , we recommit to that belief. Health is not a privilege but a right, and building it requires all of us.

03/31/2026

Today, we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility because right now, visibility is more important than ever.
 
Healthy Communities Foundation is proud to support community-based, Trans-led organizations who are dedicated to helping the Trans community thrive in our service region and across the greater Chicagoland area. We are grateful for their leadership and guidance in making our communities safer and more equitable for all. ❤️🏳️‍⚧️