Community Health

About

Advancing health equity by offering accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive services that empower the residents of Evanston to achieve their optimal health and well-being. Our commitment includes providing education and programs that address the social determinants of health, with the goal of closing existing health disparities. Through comprehensive support that recognizes mental, emotional, physical, financial, and social needs, we strive to improve overall health outcomes, amplify community voices, and foster resilience and lasting well-being within the community.​

Community Health Programs:

• Rethink Your Drink
• We’re Out Walking
• Financial Literacy Programs
• Evanston Community Wellness Reset (partnered with YMCA, Black Women of Evanston, and Whole Woman Fitness)
• Family Roots Pilot Program (DNA Genealogy Kits in partnership with the City of Evanston Reparations Committee and the African Kinship Reunion TAKiR project)
• Healthy Heart Cooking & More