Illinois Diversity Council

Illinois Humanities is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to activating the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that foster conversation, reflection, and civic engagement across Illinois. Founded in 1974, the organization serves diverse communities, particularly those impacted by low income, mass incarceration, and rural isolation, ensuring that the humanities are central to a just and connected state. Through initiatives like the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau and the Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, Illinois Humanities amplifies cultural and educational experiences for all residents. The organization is committed to promoting equity and collaboration among various sectors to enhance the state's cultural ecosystem and address timely social issues. Generated from the website

The Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago is dedicated to supporting patients and their families affected by scleroderma through various programs including mutual support, peer counseling, and educational resources. Their mission also encompasses raising public awareness and promoting research aimed at improving treatments and ultimately finding a cure for this complex disease. Through engaging events such as the live chef competition, Food Fight for Scleroderma, the foundation fosters community involvement while highlighting the importance of advocacy and education. By uniting culinary enthusiasts and supporters, they aim to generate resources that benefit those living with scleroderma. Generated from the website

The Coalition for Learning Health is a collaborative effort between the health and education sectors in Chicago, IL, dedicated to improving the conditions for health in schools. Their focus areas include education policy, school health services, school food policy, and more, with the goal of ensuring that children can learn and thrive in a healthy environment. By connecting learning and health, the Coalition aims to build systemic supports in schools, such as physical and mental health services, healthy food options, and opportunities for physical activity. They also work towards addressing racial and socio-economic disparities in access to high-quality health and education, and advocate for the integration of health and wellness into the implementation of federal education legislation.Generated from the website