COUNTRYSIDE, Ill. — Pillars Community Health (PCH) is proud to announce that it has once again earned the 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the nation’s leading source of nonprofit information. The Platinum Seal is Candid’s highest level of recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to transparency by sharing comprehensive information about their mission, leadership, finances, programs, and measurable impact.
Receiving the Platinum Seal helps donors, grantmakers, and community partners make informed decisions by providing a clear picture of an organization’s effectiveness and stewardship. It reflects Pillars Community Health’s ongoing commitment to accountability and responsible management of the resources entrusted to the organization.
“Transparency is one of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to the communities we serve,” said Julie Ryan, Chief External Affairs Officer at Pillars Community Health. “For 105 years, our supporters have placed their trust in us to deliver compassionate, whole-person care. By openly sharing our impact and responsibly stewarding every dollar entrusted to us, we strengthen that trust and ensure our community can see the difference their support makes.”
As Pillars Community Health continues to expand access to integrated health care, behavioral health services, crisis intervention, domestic violence and sexual assault services, dental care, and community-based programs, transparency remains central to its mission of improving the health and well-being of individuals and families throughout Chicago’s western and southwestern suburbs.
To view Pillars Community Health’s Candid profile, visit: Candid Profile Link
About Pillars Community Health
Pillars Community Health is a nonprofit provider of integrated primary care, behavioral health, dental care, domestic violence and sexual assault services, and community-based programs throughout Chicago’s western and southwestern suburbs. Since 1921, the organization has been committed to improving the health and well-being of individuals and families through compassionate, whole-person care. By addressing the interconnected factors that influence health, Pillars Community Health helps people build healthier, safer, and more stable lives.
Media Contact
Stefin Steberl, CFRE
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Pillars Community Health
ssteberl@pchcares.org