ABOUT US
Advocates for Community Wellness (A4CW) is a faith-based health promotion and disease prevention ministry without walls, dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve healthier lives through education, resource support and community connection. As a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization, we unite health professionals, educators, faith-based leaders, and compassionate community members committed to improving overall well-being.
Since 2003, A4CW has served communities throughout the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area by providing accessible wellness education and outreach programs that support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Through health awareness initiatives, wellness workshops, health fairs, and hands-on cooking classes, we equip individuals and families with practical tools and
resources to make healthier choices.
We believe lasting wellness is built through compassion, education, faith, and strong community partnerships. By bringing resources beyond traditional settings, A4CW creates welcoming spaces where individuals are encouraged, empowered, and inspired to thrive.
Our theme is "Creating of Culture of WELLTH”. Our main objective is to bring awareness and health education to families and individuals who reside in under-resourced areas and are at higher risk of developing chronic health conditions. The three founding members (Dale M. Cain, Emma Cunningham, and Evangelist LaVada Patterson) along with current board members and supporters have invested their personal resources to support and advance the work of the ministry.
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Mission
Mission
The mission of Advocates for Community Wellness (A4CW) is to reduce barriers to health equity, decrease health disparities and increase health literacy in underserved populations. By offering wholistic services for the mind, body and spirit, we provide supportive resources to help families identify risk factors and manage chronic illnesses through the education of healthy lifestyles and proper nutrition.
Vision
Vision
The vision of Advocates for Community Wellness is to become an international institution for nutrition and health promotion, disease prevention and wellness restoration. By taking a wholistic approach to wellness and empowering people at the community level where they live, work, learn, worship and play, Advocates for Community Wellness plays an active role in maintaining, sustaining and restoring good health in body, mind, and spirit. We seek to provide linkages to resources that support wellbeing and to educate underserved communities on the eight dimensions of wellness to improve quality of life.
Our Commitment
Our Commitment
Advocates for Community Wellness is committed to serving everyone with respect and dignity and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, ethnic background, age or sexuality. We value community, integrity, service, equality, diversity, and equity.
Privacy Policy
This Policy is for SMS Marketing Only -Advocates for Community Wellness values privacy and make every effort to respect the personal information or our clients. In line with this commitment, we have established the following policy for the use of our SMS marketing service. Please read it carefully to understand how we collect, use, and manage your phone numbers.
COLLECTION OF PHONE NUMBERS
We collect your phone numbers only when you voluntarily provide them to us, for example, during inquiries or when you sign up for our promotional messages. You can opt in to receive these SMS messages completing our sign-up form and providing your phone number or by checking the you wish to receive SMS messages on our outreach surveys.
USE OF PHONE NUMBERS FOR SMS
Your phone numbers are primarily used to provide you with personalized services, updates, and reminders upcoming events. SMS messaging charges may be applied by your carrier.
OPTING OUT OF MARKETING MESSAGES
If at any time you wish to stop receiving marketing SMS from us, you can opt out by
-Texting STOP to opt-out
-Texting UNSUBSCRIBE to opt-out
-Texting QUIT to opt-out
Please note that the opt-out process may take up to 10 business days to become effective. During this period, you may still receive some messages from us.
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties