🍁🧡 Grateful for a Successful Health Fair—Thank You for Joining Us!
Dear Neighbor,
Last weekend, my office hosted our annual Fall Family Health Fair, bringing together neighbors and community organizations for a day of health, wellness, and fun. We partnered with Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, State Sen. Graciela Guzman, Alderman Anthony Quezada, and the Kosciuszko Park Advisory Council for a wonderful event.
A big thank you to our partners at Walgreens and Family Urgent Care for providing flu, COVID, and RSV vaccinations, and to Centro San Bonifacio and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, who were on hand to offer blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol checks. We were also grateful for UofC’s Care2Prevent, Mobile Care Chicago, and Advocate Health Care for bringing their health mobile vans for further health screenings.
Through our partnership with the Zakat Foundation, we distributed 100 boxes of groceries to families. Local business, Epic Studio Barbers joined us, offering free haircuts to kids. And we had a variety of fun activities at the park, including a balloon artist, a button-making station with the Portage-Cragin Library, and a puppet photo booth.
Additionally, nearly 40 community organizations and neighboring elected offices joined us to offer health services, resources, and giveaways.
Thank you to all the community organizations, elected officials, and volunteers who made this year’s health fair such a success! Thank you to Northwest Center and DoorDash for fueling our volunteers, as well. And thank you for preparing for the colder months with us!
All my best,
Will
Office Closure Notice
Our office will be closed on Wednesday, October 29, from 9:00am to 5:00pm and on Thursday, October 30, from 9:00am to 12:00pm as staff will be in Springfield for the last week of veto session. We will reopen on Thursday, October 30 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Please contact us at (773) 853-2570 or at will@repguzzardi.com for assistance. Thank you!
SNAP Information Sessions
Federal officials with the Trump Administration have notified all states that it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the Republican federal government shutdown continues.
Illinois is awaiting further guidance from the federal government. Keep up with updates here: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov.
In the meantime, the Greater Chicago Food Depository and City Colleges of Chicago are hosting information sessions to help families understand these updates and access support. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Breast Cancer Prevention Workshop
Advocate Health Care and Parent University at Logandale are hosting a Breast Cancer Prevention Workshop on Wednesday, October 29 from 12:30 to 1:45pm at 3212 W George St. You’ll learn about risk and early warning signs, how to perform self exams, healthy lifestyle tips, and information on mammogram screenings. RSVP on the QR code included on the flier.
Know Your Rights for Business Owners
Our office is partnering with 1st Ward Alderman Daniel La Spata, 35th Ward Alderman Anthony Quezada, and Arise Chicago for two Know Your Rights discussions specifically for business owners.
The event in the 35th Ward will be on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30pm. Please register here.
The 1st Ward event will be on Tuesday, November 4 at 6pm. Please register here.
Top Box Foods for Seniors
Mather and Top Box Foods are partnering to deliver free and fresh seasonal produce and protein for the holidays for Chicago residents age 55+ in select zip codes. Sign up by October 31 to receive your free Mather Market Basket in mid-November. Please find more information and eligibility here.