Health care institutions, residents, educators, non-profits, businesses, government agencies and faith-based institutions that work, live and congregate on Chicago’s West Side have come together as West Side United to make their neighborhoods stronger, healthier and more vibrant places to live.
Aligning for Change Planning Toolkit
WSU developed this toolkit to be used by individuals or organizations who are working to build an effective collaborative that includes multiple institutions and sectors. This resource will help guide you through the planning and implementation stages to ensure your partners are aligned for impact. Funding for this project was made available through Aligning Systems for Health, led by the Georgia Health Policy Center with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Our Impact
West Side United believes that four impact areas – Economic Vitality, Education, Health & Healthcare and Neighborhood & Physical Environment – are the keys to reduce the life expectancy gap between downtown and the West Side of Chicago.
Our West Side
Our Mission
To build community health and economic wellness on Chicago’s West Side and build healthy, vibrant neighborhoods.