With your support, we raised more than $19.5M in Fiscal Year 2024 and helped countless people in our communities:
$19.5M+
raised in gifts and grants from generous donors to support the health of our communities.
13,000+
people received community-based mental health services from our teams in Arlington Heights and Proviso Township.
Pediatric patients at Ascension Saint Alexius Women and Children's Hospital have participated in special closed circuit/live stream programming including bingo, culinary medicine and special events.
5,308
students, parents and education staff received individual/group counseling services, community referrals or education through the School Mental Health program during the 2023/2024 school year.
300+
homeless adults living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic health conditions receive supportive housing through the Ascension Illinois Housing and Health Alliance.
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Residents living in a "food desert" on Chicago's south side have access to a micro pantry that provides healthy food including lean, high-protein meats, fresh fruit and vegetables, nuts and yogurt through The Bettendorf Bridge Program.
Integrative programs, therapies and resources have been made possible to support patients and families through end-of-life care at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice and Ascension Rainbow Hospice.
Pregnant and postpartum women experiencing anxiety and depression received vital mental healthcare and medication management through the Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program.
1,600+
families received free diagnostic evaluations, screenings, group therapy, caregiver skills training, support groups and more at the Ascension Alexian Brothers Autism Spectrum and Development Disorders Resource Center.
$15.7M+
distributed across Ascension Illinois to support and enhance philanthropic-dependent programs, equipment and innovations to better care for our communities.
Expand and enhance clinical excellence
Capital improvements, innovation and
technology
Keep compassion in healthcare
Wraparound services like nurse navigation, spiritual care and grief support
Extend care
to all in our communities
Those living on the margins and with the greatest needs
Address the most pressing health needs
Chronic illness, social determinants of health,
and behavioral health
Every year millions of dollars in philanthropy is invested in Ascension Illinois ministries that address the health needs of our communities. These investments: