Help is right next door.
When a medical crisis or sudden emergency hits a local family, Edwardsville Neighbors steps in and pays the bills that can’t wait: hospital bills, rent, mortgage, groceries, and more!
✓ 501(c)(3) nonprofit ✓ All-volunteer board ✓ Bills paid directly
Turkey Trot
Every race, raffle, and dinner we host goes to families right here in District 7.
It takes an amazing community to do this much good.
Thank you. Every number here comes from your gifts, your partnerships, and your time since 2010.
$1.4M
in direct medical and emergency assistance
250+
families helped through a medical crisis
200
holiday gift bags for seniors in local care facilities
175
Secret Santas for children on Christmas morning
150
school supply backpacks every year
Going through a hard time? Here’s how we help.
You can nominate a neighbor or yourself. There’s no cost to ask, and every nomination is reviewed by our volunteer Board of Directors.
Tell us what happened
Answer two quick eligibility questions, then share what the family is facing.
1
Our board reviews it
A board member reaches out to the family.
2
We pay the bills directly
Payments go straight to the hospital, landlord, or lender, or as grocery gift cards, to name a few.
3
Who we can help: families living in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 who’ve had a recent medical diagnosis or emergency hardship, like a house fire or the death of an immediate family member. See the District 7 map
Neighbor stories
“Several months ago my husband was diagnosed with a crazy virus that spread to his brain leaving him unable to drive and do his job. We quickly got behind on our bills and our power got shut off. A neighbor nominated us to Edwardsville Neighbors. They reached out quickly and had our power turned back on that same day.
They were able to help us with our mortgate payment, gas cards to get him to treatments, groceries, and even a meal delivery service. Not only did they help us then, they also provided a full Christmas for our two young children.”
Anonymous Family, helped in 2026
Ways to be a good neighbor
Give monthly
A small monthly gift keeps help ready for the next family, all year long.
Become a Family Partner
A yearly partnership with perks. 2027 partnerships open in December.
Become a Business Partner
Put your business behind local families and our annual fundraising events.
Volunteer your time
Help at the Turkey Trot, Taste of Edwardsville and our holiday programs.
Events
Come out for your neighbors
Thursday, November 26, 2026 · Thanksgiving morning
Turkey Trot
Start Thanksgiving by running, walking, or cheering for families in District 7. Select Register below for more details!
Saturday, January 30, 2027 · 5:00–9:00 PM
Family-Friendly Gala
Hosted by the Edwardsville Neighbors Junior Board at the N.O. Nelson LeClaire Room. An evening for the whole family, supporting local families and building a stronger community. More details to come!
