Resources for Refugees and Volunteers

Refugee & Immigrant Services

Illinois Welcome Center - A state-run resource that assists immigrants and refugees with resettlement services, legal aid referrals, and access to health care and public benefits. Here is a complete list of the many Welcoming Centers throughout the state of Illinois.

Address: 3001 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Phone: 773.884.1000

Asian Human Services (AHS)/ Trellus - AHS offers a variety of services for immigrants, including mental health, job training, ESL classes, and primary healthcare services for Asian and immigrant communities.

Address: 4753 N Broadway St, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773.293.8430

Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago (ECAC) - ECAC provides immigration assistance, language classes, and job placement services, with a focus on East African immigrants and refugees.

Address: 5800 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 773.508.0303

Polish American Association (PAA) - PAA offers immigration legal services, English classes, job placement, and social services for Polish immigrants and other Eastern European communities.

Address: 3834 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: 773.282.8206

RefugeeOne - Offers refugee resettlement services, housing, legal assistance, employment support, mental health counseling, and English language classes.

Address: 4753 N Broadway St, Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773.989.5647

Heartland Alliance – Refugee and Immigrant Community Services (RICS) - Provides resettlement, legal aid, mental health services, English classes, vocational training, and specialized support for survivors of trauma and torture.

Address: 4419 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773.728.5960

World Relief Chicago - Provides comprehensive support for refugees, including housing, employment, ESL classes, and volunteer mentorship programs.

Address: 3507 W Lawrence Ave, Suite 208, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 773.583.3010

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago – Refugee Resettlement Program - Provides resettlement services, job placement, community integration, legal aid, and educational resources for refugees and immigrants.

Address: 721 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: 312.655.7700

Indo-American Center - Provides support services for South Asian immigrants, including citizenship classes, ESL, health and wellness, and social services.

Address: 6328 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 773.973.4444

Vietnamese Association of Chicago - Offers services for Vietnamese and Southeast Asian immigrants, including ESL, job placement, and mental health counseling.

Address: 5110 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773.728.3700

Rohingya Culture Center - Provides resources for Rohingya refugees, including cultural programming, ESL classes, job support, and mental health services.

Address: 2740 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 773.856.1949

Syrian Community Network - Supports Syrian refugees with housing, education, employment assistance, and cultural adaptation.

Address: 5439 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 872.806.0141

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance (MIRA) - Offers support and services for Middle Eastern immigrants and refugees, including ESL, job training, and cultural adaptation.

Address: 4919 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Phone: 773.583.5501

ICNA Relief - Provides food pantries, financial assistance, refugee resettlement, health services, and disaster relief.

Address: 2809 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Phone: 312.818.2100

Refugee Action Network - An advocacy organization focused on policy initiatives and community events to support refugee rights and integration in Illinois.

Address: 303 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 2108, Chicago, IL 60601

Chicago World Refugee Day Committee - Organizes events to celebrate and support the refugee community through multicultural performances, workshops, and advocacy.

HANA Center - Supports Korean and immigrant communities with legal services, workforce development, and civic engagement programs.

Address: 4300 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: 773.583.5501

Erie House - Provides education, workforce development, mental health, and community support services.

Address: 1701 W. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: 312.432.7300

The Resurrection Project - Offers housing resources, financial literacy, immigration legal services, and community development initiatives.

Address: 1818 S. Paulina St., Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: 312.666.1323

African United Organization (AUO) - Provides integration support, access to resources, health, and economic empowerment programs for African immigrants and refugees.