Michael Reese Health Trust Awards First $1 Million in Grants from Prairie State Access Fund

Michael Reese Health Trust announces the first round of grants from the Prairie State Access Fund, awarding $1 million in flexible funding to four organizations across Illinois’ reproductive and sexual healthcare ecosystem: Chicago Abortion Fund, Planned Parenthood of Illinois, Repro TLC, and the Red Tent Fund.

Illinois has become a critical access point for reproductive and sexual healthcare, serving patients from across the Midwest and the country,” said Ameya Pawar, President and CEO of Michael Reese Health Trust. “These grants are an important first step in ensuring that the providers and organizations meeting this demand have the resources they need to sustain care today and build resilience for the future.

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Prairie State Access Fund seeks to raise $5M between now and the end of 2026. Please reach out to Leah Israel and Camille Salcetti at philanthropy@liletteadvisors.com for more information.

Learn more: https://wearemichaelreese.org/prairie-state-access-fund/