Asian American Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, and Older Americans Month
No matter your age, it's never too early to talk about and process big feelings. Cook County United Against Hate partner Community Action Together for Children's Health (CATCH) put together an inspiring short video to help you get the conversation!
Action Step of the Month
Set aside time to practice self care
Life has been increasingly chaotic is we strive to establish a new post-pandemic normal, making self-care all the more important. Often incorrectly viewed as "selfish," self-care means taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, you can be well, you can do your job, you can help and care for others.
Dive deeper in to Asian American Pacific Islander history.
Produced by PBS, Asian Americans is a five-part film series that presents a bold, fresh perspective on a history that matters today, more than ever. This documentary is told through intimate personal stories and explores the ongoing role that Asian Americans have played in U.S. history.
Hear first hand accounts of the Jewish American experience.
Middle school and high school school from across the state of Illinois were invited to contemplate and react to Simon Wiesenthal’s powerful words “The combination of hatred and technology is the greatest danger threatening mankind” as a part of Simon Wiesenthal Center's annual Your Voice Contest. After receiving hundreds of submissions, ten finalists presented their speeches before a virtual panel of judges. This is a powerful take on the lived Jewish American experience you won't want to miss.
Based in Northbrook, CATCH was created by parents who joined together with shared experiences and concerns for the health and well-being of their children. CATCH has blossomed into a multifaceted organization that believes in prioritzing the mental health of children in our increasingly complex and fast paced world. As part of their continued outreach, CATCH collected a plethora of resources - from books, to podcasts, to first hand accounts - for youths and adults alike.
AgeOptions creates and sustains innovative programs that respond to the rich diversity of our communities and older adults. But did you know that AgeOptions hosts a number of interactive workshops to benefit those with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and chronic pain? Best of all, these workshops are available to caregivers, family and friends as well!
It is no secret that the consequences of the climate crisis have disproportionate consequences for vulnerable communities. Learn more about how these inequitable environmental policies came to be, and what we can do to change it.
