10 Years Strong: Together, We're Unlimited

Celebrating 10 Years of Community Mental Health: EMHS at The Kedzie Center

Join us on Thursday, June 26, 2025, as we commemorate a decade of healing, resilience, and accessibility in mental health care. This special 10-year anniversary event celebrates the impact of Expanded Mental Health Services of Chicago (EMHS) through The Kedzie Center and LoSAH, and honors the individuals and partners who made it possible.

🌟 Event Details

• Location: St Augustine Hall | 1345 W Argyle St. Chicago, IL
• Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
• Parking available on site!
• Sponsorships available: Please view our Sponsorship packet here!
• RSVP by: June 16, 2025
• Dress Code: More than casual, less than cocktail.

Evening Highlights

• Emcee: Lourdes Duarte will be returning to emcee our annual event again. She is a renowned journalist for WGN, who hosts Adelante, Chicago.
• Keynote Address by Cristina Pacione-Zayas, Ph.D., former state senator for the 20th district, early child development champion, and current Chief of Staff for Chicago Mayor's office.
• Spotlight on Impact: A look at how EMHS has served our community through school-based care, bilingual therapy, healing circles, and outreach across Avondale, Logan Square, Hermosa, and North River
• Silent Auction with items from local art and businesses, experiences, and themed packages.
• Awards & Recognition honoring champions of mental health and community work
• Cocktails, Live music, Locally Made Dinner, and Storytelling

💬 Why This Matters

As we reflect on the past 10 years, we recommit to our founding vision: mental health care that is rooted in community, language-accessible, and culturally responsive. Your presence and support help sustain these essential services for our communities.

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