Michael Reese is invested in the development of strong networks and individuals who are passionate about community-based health intervention. To that end, we’re collaborating with the Illinois Coalition for Community Health Workers Association to support capacity building and executive coaching for community health workers across the state.

Through the Honoring Our Jewish Legacy Respite Grants, Michael Reese provided $5,000 grants to seven Jewish partner organizations to support wellness, rest, and healing activities. This was a way to recognize their leadership in navigating the past year as antisemitism and threats against Jewish institutions increased.

Michael Reese’s grantee partner The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence is transforming how survivors receive support through its groundbreaking “Affording Survival” pilot project. The initiative will provide guaranteed income to up to 90 survivors of domestic violence for one year, offering them $1,000 per month to meet basic needs such as housing, food, and transportation. It builds on similar initiatives worldwide that show cash assistance empowers survivors and reduces their dependence on abusive partners. This is a powerful step toward preventing cycles of homelessness and violence, addressing two of Michael Reese’s priority areas.