R.E.A.C.H. Community Town Hall Brings Neighbors Together for Health, Hope, and Connection
On February 21, R.E.A.C.H. welcomed residents, partners, and community leaders to its Community Town Hall at Roseland Community Hospital for an evening centered on connection, care, and the shared vision of a healthier Far Southside.
The event was more than a gathering. It was a meaningful opportunity for neighbors to come together, learn about vital health resources, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about what quality, compassionate care should look like in their own community. From families and seniors to expectant mothers and young people, the Town Hall reflected R.E.A.C.H.’s commitment to meeting people where they are and building services that truly respond to local needs.
Throughout the evening, attendees learned about new and expanded health services available to the community, including insurance support, senior services, Roseland Community Hospital’s new Obstetrics Unit, doula services, the Roseland Cradle housing resource for pregnant mothers and mothers in need, men’s services, and the Adolescent Sustaining Healing Center for mental health support. These offerings represent an important step forward in ensuring that Far Southside residents have access to the care, support, and dignity they deserve.
The Town Hall also highlighted the power of partnership. R.E.A.C.H. continues to work alongside dedicated organizations that share a deep commitment to community wellness, including Roseland Community Hospital, TCA Health, Chicago Family Health Center, Christian Community Health Center, BELOVED, HRDI, Maryville, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Together, these partners are helping strengthen the health and well-being of neighborhoods across the Far Southside.
Among those in attendance were State Rep. Marcus Evans and Kam Buckner, whose presence reflected the importance of leadership that listens, shows up, and stands with the community.
Most importantly, the event created space for residents to be heard. It reminded everyone in the room that real change begins with listening to the people most impacted and working together to create solutions rooted in trust, equity, and care.
At R.E.A.C.H., this work is about more than services — it is about people. It is about families feeling supported, mothers feeling safe, young people feeling seen, and communities feeling empowered to shape their own future. The Community Town Hall was a reflection of that spirit, and of what is possible when we come together with purpose and hope.