Our Partners

 

AgeSmart Community Resources

Helping you age well, your way!

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american heart association

Working to weave healthy living practices and opportunities into our community. Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

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ASthma and Allergy Foundation of america, st. louis chapter

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is a non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for and controlling asthma, food allergies, nasal allergies and other allergic diseases. AAFA’s mission is also to educate the public about these diseases.

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BJC - Memorial regional health services

Memorial Hospital Belleville is a 222-bed acute care MAGNET designated hospital offering emergency and critical care services as well as medical, surgical and obstetrics along with a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services. Also located on the Belleville campus, The Orthopedic and Neurosciences Center offers a comprehensive rehabilitation program that includes physical, occupational, speech and hand therapy.

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Christian activity center

Our Mission: To prepare youth in East St. Louis for successful futures: spiritually, academically, and physically.

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Cofi (Community organizing and family issues, supporting parents united for change)

Our mission is to strengthen the power and voice of low-income and working families at all levels of civic life - from local institutions and communities to local, state, and federal policy arenas.

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east saint louis housing authority

Mission: Promote, through a cooperative relationship with residents, safe, decent, and sanitary affordable housing to enhance the quality of life for all residents and create innovative programs that will foster economic independence.

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east side health district

Devoted to improving public health and the environment of the residents of Canteen Township, Centreville Township, East St. Louis Township and Stites Township by providing the appropriate preventative health care throughout our community.

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gateway region ymca

The Gateway Region YMCA is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charity dedicated to nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors.

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girltrek esl/stl

In the footsteps of a civil rights legacy, GirlTrek is a national health movement that activates thousands of Black women to be change makers in their lives and communities - through walking.

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HEALTHIER TOGETHER

Is a community-based movement that seeks to transform St. Clair County and the Metro East area into the top 25% of healthiest counties in Illinois by 2025, by creating opportunities so all residents can experience a safer, healthier quality of life. We focus on six areas where we know there is a need to improve. HEALTHIER TOGETHER is helping to support the mission of the Garden Revitalization Project with Make Health Happen through its Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities (BRIC) grant made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Illinois Public Health Institute. 

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healthvisions of east st. louis

HealthVisions Midwest is a faith-based collaborative organization sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. Participating in the healing mission of Jesus, we respect the dignity of each person and give compassionate service.

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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

The mission of St. Elizabeth's Hospital is to minister to those in need of healthcare in response to God's call to serve each other, especially the poor. In the performance of its mission, St. Elizabeth's Hospital will foster the values of Respect, Care, Competence, and Joy. St. Elizabeth's Hospital is committed to performing its mission through cooperation with other healthcare providers and the community, whenever possible.

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illinicare health

IlliniCare Health exists to improve the health of its beneficiaries through focused, compassionate & coordinated care.

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Jackie joyner kersee foundation

We are here to change lives of at-risk children in East St. Louis, and in communities across the US.

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lansdowne, llc.

Mission: To transform the Lansdowne neighborhood of East St. Louis into a thriving community one heart, one mind, one property at a time.

Since 2014, Lansdowne, LLC has been buying and clearing derelict properties around the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in order to make the neighborhood clean and safe for kids. We mentor, employ, and teach life and job skills to middle school students, high school students, and adults in East St. Louis. In addition to clearing and maintaining properties, we are currently employing residents in the rehabbing of two homes in the neighborhood.

 

lv health & wellness pharmacy

A community pharmacy for your every need.

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macedonia baptist church, manna food pantry

Established in 1863, we have earned our place in history as the oldest African-American church in the region. We are a church that is dedicated to serving God and people of all generations. This is the core of our vision, mission and our core values.

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Meridian health

Every relationship we build is based on trust and commitment to high-quality service — and this approach is the framework for all we do and supports our bold mission of continuously improving the quality of care in a low resource environment. It’s why Meridian has emerged as one of the fastest-growing and highly rated group of health plans in the Midwest. To be leader in government-sponsored healthcare programs in collaboration with our members, providers, and government partners. We foster a rewarding and enriching culture to inspire our associates to do well for others and themselves.

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Missouri coalition for the environment

MCE is Missouri’s independent, citizens’ environmental organization for clean water, clean air, clean energy, & a healthy environment.

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molina healthcare of illinois

Our mission is to provide quality health care to people receiving government assistance.

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Puentes De Esperanza - Hoyleton Youth and Family Services

Puentes de Esperanza helps Spanish-speaking residents in Southern Illinois find community resources that can help them establish citizenship, build a family, find employment, and more.

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St. louis area foodbank

Our mission is to build stronger communities by empowering people with food and hope. Our work is possible thanks to community partnerships and support. Join us in our vision to create a stronger, healthier bi-state region where no one goes to bed hungry.

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the jeremiah call christ ministry / jeremiah’s food pantry

A unique food pantry that requires nothing but to show up for help. Each month we have community events for our clients.

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University of illinois extension

Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offering educational programs to residents of all Illinois’ 102 counties - and far beyond.

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unwrap you, LLC.

Coach Melody McClellan creates and implements corporate wellness programs, develops personalized workshops, facilitates lunch and learns, and is a dynamic speaker. She engages groups of all ages in a variety of topics related to health and wellness. Her goal is to educate and improve health outcomes.

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Healthier together

A collective impact movement that seeks to transform the communities of St. Clair County, Illinois, by creating opportunities so all residents can experience a safer, healthier quality of life. Currently, we are focusing on six areas where we know there is a need to improve: Chronic Disease Prevention, Community Safety, Education, Maternal & Child Health, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders.

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