Stories of Impact


For Healthy Communities, Outreach is Key
Heartland Alliance Health (HAH) is dedicated to serving those most often overlooked in the healthcare system.…
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Sayid’s Story
Triggered from the traumas during his experiences in Syria and as a refugee of war,…
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You’ve Got to Give Back: Tom’s Story
“When I was at my lowest, there were people – complete strangers – that believed…
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Dr. Womack’s Story
Addressing Violence, Trauma, and Poverty "When a kid opens up, it can be a flood…
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A Journey Never Imagined (2 of 2)
In our earlier installment, we learned just how easy it is to get caught up…
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A Journey Never Imagined (1 of 2)
Human trafficking is a crime that can be hard to understand. It is far more…
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Responding with Love: On Trauma, Healing, and Hope
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my…
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Chanel’s Story
Once alone, now a beacon "If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be…
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Five Things You Learn Running An Urban Farm
This is the eighth article in an eight-part series running that will follow our Chicago…
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Shedding Light and Harboring Hope
They say it that it is darkest before the dawn. Before hope, before truth, before…
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This Recipe For Squash Has Changed Lives
[caption id="attachment_6435" align="alignleft" width="450"] Gregg Gordon collects bell peppers at Chicago FarmWorks[/caption] This is the…
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Keith’s Story
Violence Leads to Darkness, Then to Determination and Change So far, over 500 people have…
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