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Sankofa Wellness Village

Equal Hope at Sankofa Village: Empowering
West Garfield Park

Equal Hope isn’t just a name—it’s our unwavering commitment to health and reproductive justice in West Garfield Park. We believe that everyone deserves equal access to high-quality care and an equal voice in shaping their future.

Services That We Will Provide

Equal Access

We’re bringing essential health services directly to our community:

Equal Voice

Our grassroots advocacy model empowers local voices:

Equal Care

Our research arm ensures community-driven health improvements:

Get Involved

At Equal Hope, we’re not just providing services—we’re building a foundation for lasting change in West Garfield Park. Join us in creating a future where health equity is a reality for all. The Sankofa Village Wellness Center is a series of interconnected capital projects and social enterprises along the Madison- Pulaski commercial corridor that will create trusted, safe, comfortable, community -informed and owned, culturally-empowering spaces and services aimed at improving community well-being, wealth and, over time, elevating life expectancy.

Invest in the Sankofa Village Wellness Center or the Wellness Center’s capital needs by contacting Dr. Paris Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of Equal Hope at paris_thomas@rush.edu or 1 (312) 942-4182.

Contact Leilani Lacson-Soltysiak for marketing or PR inquiries at: leilani_l_lacson@rush.edu

What is the Sankofa Wellness Village?

The Sankofa Wellness Village consists of interconnected capital and social investments along the Madison Pulaski commercial corridor that will create opportunities for West Garfield Park residents of all ages to have access to health, wellness and recreation services, along with finance, entrepreneur support, business development, and access to healthy food and the arts.

Address

300 South Ashland Avenue
Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60607

Phone

1 (312) 942-4182

Email

contact@equalhope.org

Open Hours

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed