Her work with the Ronald McDonald House Charities, allows her to provide support, health resources, and a sense of stability for families and children who are receiving medical attention. Kaelin is dedicated to giving back to the community through public service with non-profit organizations. Her love for community became evident through her passionate and persistent work both professionally and in her personal life. Alice is committed to engaging diverse communities and is passionate about sharing Cook County Health’s motto, “We Bring Care to the Community”.Ĭommunity Outreach Worker Email: Phone: 31Īs a native of Chicago, Kaelin Long grew a passion for developing connections, addressing substantial health concerns, and advocating for diversity and inclusion in underserved communities. She even advocated for sponsorship of a local youth baseball program in the Ford Heights community as a way for youth there to build confidence, be involved in team building and demonstrate Cottage Grove Health Center’s investment in the community. A graduate of the CCH Leadership Development Institute, she is devoted to serving our patients and investing in the communities where our clinics are located. At Cook County Health, as part of the Outreach team, Alice helps people connect with our health system and Count圜are so they can access the care they need. In response, Cook County changed the way property deeds are recorded, making homeowners less vulnerable to this type of theft. After a lengthy investigation, the State’s Attorney’s Office charged and convicted four people with fraud, and the victims were able to secure title to their homes. She diligently followed up with law enforcement, elected officials, and HUD and advocated on behalf of the property owners. During her time there, Alice uncovered a large-scale fraud operation involving individuals deeding homes in foreclosure to themselves. In her previous job, she helped homeowners experiencing foreclosure to avoid losing their homes. Alice was the first in her family to obtain a Master’s Degree and has wide-ranging experience working in the non-profit and healthcare sectors. Through that experience, as well as challenges her family faced, Alice developed a deep enthusiasm for sharing resources and information to make a difference in the lives of others. The youngest of 10 children, she got a job through the City of Chicago Summer Youth Employment program working at a local youth service agency, where she was part of a team reaching out to other teens and encouraging them to avoid unhealthy behaviors. Community Outreach Worker Email: Phone: 70Ī native Chicagoan, Alice fell in love with community outreach when she was only a teen.
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