This September, the Physicians Council organized a donation drive to benefit the Ascension Illinois Housing and Health Alliance. Essential personal care items, cleaning supplies, and bedding were generously donated by members of the Physicians Council and Ascension Illinois associates. Since 2013, the Physicians Council has been addressing the unmet needs of patients and community members through personal contributions. The group of physicians has grown to 122 members and has awarded over $911,000 to various Ascension Illinois programs.
“It was an overwhelming show of unity, compassion and love,” said Dr. Rema Johnson, Physicians Council Co-Chair.
About Ascension Illinois Housing and Health Alliance
The Ascension Illinois Housing and Health Alliance (Alliance) offers a continuum of supportive housing from our sobriety-based transitional recovery homes to site-based and scattered-site permanent supportive housing. In FY 2024, the Alliance provided over 300 formerly homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS, mental illness and substance use disorders with supportive housing and housing navigation services.
The supportive services offered in the housing programs include case management, recovery services for those with substance use disorders, occupational therapy, a food and nutrition program, and non-denominational spiritual care.
A small act of generosity has the power to transform lives. Your support can help change the story for someone in need. Give high-quality, compassionate care for all in our communities.
