Healing Through Justice: A Community-Led Breakthrough Strategy for Healing-Centered Communities in Illinois, U.S.A.

Racial Equity 2030
Awardee
Communities United

Communities United and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago will bring to scale “Healing through Justice,” a youth-led movement for healing to make breakthroughs in supporting and sustaining community-led approaches to healing-centered communities.

Last Updated: August 2023
Competition Participation
Racial Justice 2030
Racial Equity 2030
Subject
Health
  • Illinois, United States of America
  • Illinois, United States of America
  • At-risk youth
  • Children & Youth (0-18 yrs.)
  • Economically disadvantaged people
  • 3. Good health and well-being
  • 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Executive Summary

For many Black and Brown youth in Chicago, systemic racism has a profound impact on their mental health, as well as the well-being of their communities. Communities United and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago will bring to scale “Healing through Justice,” a youth-led movement for community healing through community engagement, leadership and advocacy training and the development of strategies for health system changes. 

Organization Details
Lead Organization

Communities United

website: https://www.communitiesunited.org/
Organization Headquarters
Illinois, United States of America
Organization ID
36-4394374
Number of Full-time Employees
10 to 25
Annual Operating Budget
$1.0 to 5 Million
Type
Nonprofit

Charity, fund, non-governmental organization, religious institution, school, or other entity

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