“Imagine Englewood if…! Partners with EPA, Health Department & Others to ‘make a difference’ in Englewood”

 IEi hosts “Healthy Families for Healthy Communities” Resource Fair

 

On Saturday, October 23, 2010, several organizations will join Imagine Englewood if . . . ! for the  “Healthy Families for Healthy Communities” Resource Fair in observance of  “Make a Difference Day”.  U.S. EPA Region 5, Chicago Carevan, Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Hope Worldwide, Housing and Urban Development (HUD), United States Department of Agriculture SNAP program, Bright Link, Marquette Bank, Lead-Safe Chicago and Good City will reach out in support of Englewood families through the following initiatives:  

·         8:00 AM:  HOPE WORLDWIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Encourage Englewood families to participate in free lead-screenings through the Chicago Department of Health (service learning hours are available to students for this activity).

·         1-4 PM:  CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FREE LEAD SCREENINGS

CDPH is offering a $15.00 Jewel gift certificate to the first 50 Englewood families whose children receive lead screenings (ages six and under).  CDPH returns Wednesday, October 27, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

·         1-4 PM:  CHICAGO CAREVAN AND U.S. EPA, REGION 5

Free health screenings (children under six), plus immunizations and Asthma Action Plans.

 

Other resources include increased housing lead checks, more awareness of housing options, the SNAP Program, and alternative financial resources.  The event takes place at “Imagine Englewood if”, 6720 S. Stewart Ave., Chicago, IL  60621. 

 

“National Lead-Poisoning Prevention Week”

“Make a Difference Day” kicks off “National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.  On Monday, October 25^th, IEi and Hope Worldwide will join Eleanor Davis of the Governor’s Office, at the James R. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph, for lead-poisoning awareness and outreach.  For a full schedule of the week’s activities, visit Imagine Englewood if’s website at www.imagineenglewoodif.org  or call 773.488.6704; email:  info@imagineenglewoodif.org.

 

“Imagine Englewood if. . .!” is a (501c3) not-for-profit organization serving the Greater Englewood Community since 1997.  Co-founded by Mrs. Jean Carter-Hill, Executive Director, and Helen Massey, a health educator, IEi’s mission is to strengthen and empower the Englewood community through teaching local youth healthy living, environmental awareness and positive communication skills.  IEi motivates youth and their families to seek a positive quality of life and encourages them to pursue positive change.