Pillars Community Health

04/21/2026

Yesterday, we brought together volunteers from across PCH alongside our volunteer Board of Directors to say thank you.

You make this work possible.

At Pillars Community Health, whole-person care happens because staff, volunteers, and supporters show up for people when it matters most.

Every role matters. Every hour matters.

We’re grateful for you and the community we’re building together.

04/20/2026

Your baby’s first smile deserves care from the very beginning.

Infant dental visits are recommended by age one, or when the first tooth appears. These early visits help your child get comfortable, allow us to check for healthy development, and give you the guidance you need to care for their growing smile at home.

At Pillars Community Health, Dr. Lopez and our dental team create a calm, welcoming experience for even our smallest patients—because early care builds a strong foundation for lifelong health.

Ready to get started? Call 708-PILLARS to schedule your child’s first visit.

04/18/2026

If you’ve ever thought about how you can show up for someone experiencing domestic or sexual violence, this is where it starts.

Join Pillars Community Health for our 60-Hour Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Response Training and gain the skills to support survivors with empathy, knowledge, and confidence.

This training is a foundational step for anyone interested in advocacy, crisis response, prevention, or volunteer work. You’ll learn how to navigate complex systems, center survivor choice and safety, and be part of a stronger, more responsive community.

Whether you're pursuing this work professionally or want to make a difference in your community, this is how you build that foundation.

🔗 Learn more + register: www.PillarsCommunityHealth.org/Event/60-hour-domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-training

04/17/2026

It's Spring, time to CLEANUP your medicine cabinet of unneeded Rx meds and drop them off on April 25, 10am-2pm, for proper disposal.
Find out where now: www.DEATakeBack.com

04/16/2026

Advocacy doesn’t stop at our doors.

This week, Claire and Ally from our Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Team were in Springfield meeting with state leaders and partners to elevate the needs of survivors across our communities.

From conversations with Representative Nicole La Ha to connecting with partners at ICASA, including CEO Carrie Ward, this work is about building stronger systems of support.

When we advocate together, we move closer to a future where survivors are heard, supported, and safe.

04/16/2026

It’s not “just” a dental visit.

Your oral health is connected to your whole health, and taking care of your teeth is taking care of you.

If it’s been a while, that’s okay. We’re here when you’re ready.

Call 708-PILLARS to get started.

04/15/2026

This week, as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), our community came together for two powerful moments of connection, creativity, and support.

At The Clothesline Project, survivors and allies shared messages, stories, and strength through art. Each shirt is a voice. Each message matters.

At Planting Seeds of Strength, participants painted and planted as a reminder that healing takes time, care, and community.

To everyone who showed up, shared space, and supported one another, thank you. You are part of creating a community where people feel seen, heard, and supported.

If you or someone you know needs support, our Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 at 708-482-9600.

04/15/2026

When someone reaches out, someone has to answer.

At Pillars Community Health, Esther Vulovic is training volunteer advocates to show up with empathy, listen, and believe survivors.

Read her story:

Volunteers help PCH provide free, confidential support to people impacted by domestic and sexual violence. Learn how you can get involved.

04/13/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and you can take action today.

Right now, someone in our community is picking up the phone after experiencing sexual violence.
What happens next matters.

Because of you, they won’t hear silence.
They’ll hear someone ready to listen, support, and help them take the next step forward.

Your gift provides:
• A 24/7 crisis hotline
• Medical and legal advocacy
• Trauma-informed counseling
• Ongoing support as survivors heal

This is happening every day—and it only happens with support from people like you.

Make your gift now to stand with survivors:
PillarsCommunityHealth.org/SupportSurvivors

No one should have to navigate this alone. You can make sure they don’t.

Support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Your gift helps fund hotlines, counseling, advocacy, and safe shelter at Constance Morris House.

04/11/2026

When was your last wellness visit?

A wellness visit is your time to check in, ask questions, and take care of your health before concerns become bigger issues.

At Pillars Community Health, we look at the full picture. That means your physical health, mental health, and anything else that may be impacting your well-being.

If it’s been a while, this is your reminder.

Call 708-PILLARS to get started.

04/10/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE

Changes are coming to SNAP. Beginning May 1, 2026, some people receiving SNAP may lose benefits if they are not meeting or exempt from updated work requirements.

Here’s what to do:
1) Complete the screener to see if you are impacted and whether you may be able to file an exemption: https://aberp.illinois.gov/screener/ABAWD?lang=EN
2) Customers can meet the new requirements by working, volunteering, or participating in a training or education program. Visit: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=177800

04/09/2026

This Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re celebrating the people who show up for others every day and inviting you to be part of it.

At Pillars Community Health, volunteers support real moments that matter. You might:
💜Offer comfort to someone navigating a crisis
💜Support grieving children and their families through Buddy’s Place
💜 Lend your time at events that bring care and connection into the community
💜Serve on a board or committee and help guide our work

No matter your role, you are part of whole-person care.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to show up.

If you’ve been looking for a way to make a difference, this is your moment.

Learn more and get started:
🔗 https://pillarscommunityhealth.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Because care without barriers starts with people like you.