$20

A monthly donation of $20 or more ensures ongoing general operating support.

$100

Your one-time donation of $100 covers essential costs for participants in workforce development programs.

$250

Allows us to provide sliding-scale trauma training and support to organizations in need.

$1,000

Provides critical funding for research projects addressing health disparities.

$5,000

Allows us to expand our policy and advocacy work.

$15,000

Allows for an additional Schweitzer Fellow in the program.

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in our ability to make transformational change

Your support powers health equity in Illinois

Communities across Illinois continue to face widening health inequities, underfunded public health systems, and growing barriers to care. Health & Medicine works every day to confront these challenges through policy advocacy, community partnerships, training, and programs that strengthen the public health workforce.   

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Need to manage or update your donation? Access the Donor Portal here.

Honoring Margie Schaps’ legacy

Honoring Margie Schaps’ Legacy 

The newly formed Margie Schaps Fund for Emerging Public Health Challenges honors Margie’s 32 years of visionary leadership and her new role as Executive Director Emerita. 

Your contribution celebrates Margie’s lifelong commitment to advancing health equity and ensures that the values she championed continue to guide our work. 

Honor Margie’s legacy

Give through your Donor-Advised Fund

Health & Medicine accepts donor-advised fund (DAF) gifts directly. Through our secure integration with GiveChariot, you can recommend a DAF gift from Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, and other major providers in just a few clicks—no paperwork required. 

Make a DAF gift

Make a lasting impact through planned giving

Including Health & Medicine in your estate plans is a powerful way to sustain our mission for years to come. A planned gift strengthens future public health leadership and helps build a more just, equitable world. 

Learn more about Building a Lasting Legacy with Health & Medicine. And share this Bequest Language Guide with your financial advisor to ensure your support of health equity endures for generations.

For more information, visit our Legacy Giving page.