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Resources for Refugees and Volunteers
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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.
- Address: 2300 W. Devon Ave., Suite 165, Chicago, IL 60659
- Phone: 773.465.6009
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Resources for Refugees and Volunteers - Government and Social Services
DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) - Provides child welfare services, including foster care, adoption, and family support.
- Address: 100 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60601
- Phone: 312.814.6800
IDHS (Illinois Department of Human Services) - Offers Medicaid, food assistance, refugee services, and immigrant support programs.
- Address: 401 S. Clinton St., Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone: 312.793.7120
Secretary of State (SOS) - Provides official documentation services, including driver’s licenses, state IDs, and other resources for Illinois residents.
- Address: 69 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
- Phone: 312.793.1010
Social Security Administration (SSA) - Manages social security cards, benefits, and support for seniors, disabled individuals, and eligible low-income residents.
- Address: 77 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604
- Phone: 800.772.1213
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Resources for Refugees and Volunteers - Legal Aid and Advocacy
Community Activism Law Alliance (CALA) - CALA offers free legal clinics and advocacy in immigrant and refugee rights, focusing on issues like housing, workers’ rights, and family immigration law.
- Address: 3300 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
- Phone: 312.999.0056
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) - CVLS offers pro-bono legal services for low-income individuals, including assistance with immigration, family law, housing, and domestic violence cases.
- Address: 33 N Dearborn St, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60602
- Phone: 312.332.1624
Legal Aid Chicago - Provides free civil legal services to low-income residents of Chicago, covering areas such as immigration law, housing, family law, and public benefits.
- Address: 120 S LaSalle St, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60603
- Phone: 312.341.1070
Latinos Progresando - Latinos Progresando offers immigration legal services, community engagement, and cultural programs with a focus on serving Latino immigrant communities in Little Village and beyond.
- Address: 3047 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
- Phone: 773.542.7077
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) - Advocates for immigrant rights and provides programs to support immigrant and refugee integration, including citizenship assistance and civic engagement.
- Address: 228 S Wabash Ave, 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604
- Phone: 312.332.7360
Chicago Legal Clinic - Offers low-cost legal services to immigrants, including help with immigration forms, DACA, deportation defense, and family law issues.
- Address: 2938 E 91st St, Chicago, IL 60617
- Phone: 773.731.1762
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) - NIJC offers comprehensive legal services and advocates for immigrant rights, providing direct representation in asylum, deportation defense, and other immigration cases.
- Address: 224 S Michigan Ave, Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60604
- Phone: 312.660.1370
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Resources for Refugees and Volunteers - Education and Job Readiness Programs
Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) - JARC provides job training and workforce development, including programs in manufacturing skills for immigrants, and job placement assistance for English language learners.
- Address: 4432 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone: 773.728.9769
National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) - NLEI offers bilingual training programs, GED and citizenship preparation, and career counseling for Latino and immigrant communities in Chicago.
- Address: 2011 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
- Phone: 773.247.0707
Truman College – English as a Second Language (ESL) Program - Truman College, part of the City Colleges of Chicago, offers free or low-cost ESL courses, citizenship classes, and adult education to support language proficiency and job readiness.
- Address: 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone: 773.907.4000
Cara Chicago - Cara Chicago provides job training, placement, and retention services to support individuals facing barriers to employment, including immigrants and refugees.
- Address: 237 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60661
- Phone: 312.798.3300
Instituto del Progreso Latino (Instituto) - Instituto focuses on economic empowerment for Latino immigrants, providing educational services, workforce training, and citizenship classes.
- Address: 2520 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
- Phone: 773.890.0055
Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) - CMAA supports immigrants and refugees from Asian and other communities, offering ESL classes, employment services, youth programs, and citizenship preparation.
- Address: 1016 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone: 773.784.2900
Centro Romero - Centro Romero offers ESL, citizenship classes, family support services, and youth programs, focusing on empowering the Latino immigrant community.
- Address: 6216 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
- Phone: 773.508.5300
Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC) - Provides access to literacy programs, ESL classes, and digital skills training, with a focus on supporting adult learners from immigrant backgrounds.
- Address: 641 W Lake St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60661
- Phone: 312.690.4230
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Resources for Refugees and Volunteers - Community Health and Mental Health Services
ACCESS Community Health Network - ACCESS offers comprehensive medical and mental health care, including prenatal care, family planning, and behavioral health services. They focus on serving underserved and immigrant communities.
- Address: Multiple locations across Chicago
- Phone: 866.267.2353
Alivio Medical Center - Alivio provides culturally sensitive health care to Latino and immigrant families, including primary care, mental health services, and bilingual support.
- Address: 966 W 21st St, Chicago, IL 60608
- Phone: 773.254.1400
The Kedzie Center - A community mental health center providing accessible counseling and psychiatric services for the Albany Park neighborhood, including immigrants and refugees.
- Address: 4141 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
- Phone: 773.754.0577
Arab American Family Services (AAFS) - AAFS offers social services to Arab American and Muslim communities, including mental health services, domestic violence support, and immigration services.
- Address: 7000 W 111th St, Suite 300, Worth, IL 60482
- Phone: 708.599.2237
Apna Ghar - Apna Ghar provides holistic services for immigrant survivors of gender-based violence, including shelter, counseling, and legal advocacy.
- Address: 4350 N Broadway, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone: 773.883.4663
Howard Brown Health - Offers LGBTQ+ affirming healthcare, HIV/AIDS care, behavioral health, and services for immigrant and refugee health.
- Address: 4025 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60613 (multiple locations)
- Phone: 773.388.1600
Hamdard Health Center - Provides mental health, primary care, and domestic violence services, particularly for South Asian and Middle Eastern communities.
- Address: 1542 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60660
- Phone: 773.465.4600
Tapestry360 Health - Offers primary care, behavioral health, and women’s health services, with a focus on serving immigrant communities.
- Address: 5850 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60659
- Phone: 773.751.7800
Swedish Covenant Hospital - Offers culturally sensitive health services for immigrants and refugees, with language support and behavioral health services.
- Address: 5145 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
- Phone: 773.878.8200
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Resources for Refugees and Volunteers - Food Pantries, Community Stores, and Material Support
Greater Chicago Food Depository - The Greater Chicago Food Depository partners with local food pantries to provide food assistance across Chicago, including neighborhoods with large immigrant populations.
- Address: 4100 W Ann Lurie Pl, Chicago, IL 60632
- Phone: 773.247.3663
North Park Friendship Center - Offers groceries, produce, and personal care items free of charge to low-income residents and recently resettled families in the North Park area.
- Address: 3448 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
- Phone: 773.267.8395
Muslim Women Resource Center Food Pantry - Provides culturally appropriate groceries and basic necessities to refugees and low-income families, especially those from Muslim and immigrant backgrounds and other resources to Muslim women and their families.
- Address: 6445 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
- Phone: 773.764.1686
Care for Real - Provides free groceries, clothing, and personal care items. They also offer a “client choice” food pantry where families can select their preferred items.
- Address: 5339 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone: 773.769.6182
The Friendship Center - A food pantry and free store offering food, clothing, hygiene products, and household goods to low-income families, including refugees and immigrants.
- Address: 2711 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
- Phone: 773.907.6388
Lakeview Pantry - Lakeview Pantry offers food assistance, social services, and mental health counseling. They provide weekly groceries, clothing, and referrals to additional services.
- Address: 3945 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
- Phone: 773.525.1777
Howard Area Community Center Food Pantry - Provides food and essential supplies to families in need, with additional services for housing, health, and employment support, especially for immigrant communities.
- Address: 7648 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626
- Phone: 773.262.6622
Casa Central - Casa Central offers services to Latino families, including senior programs, family support, housing assistance, and emergency food.
- Address: 1343 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
- Phone: 773.645.2300
Working Bikes - Refurbishes donated bikes and distributes them to individuals in need, including low-income and immigrant communities.
- Address: 2434 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608
- Phone: 773.847.5440
Chicago Furniture Bank - Distributes furniture and household essentials to families transitioning from homelessness and other underserved individuals.
- Address: 4801 S. Whipple St., Chicago, IL 60632
- Phone: 312.752.0211
Family Focus - Supports families with parenting education, early childhood development, and support for immigrant and refugee families.
- Address: 310 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL 60607
- Phone: 312.421.5200
Onward House - Provides family support services, including early childhood education, workforce development, and community programs.
- Address: 5413 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago, IL 60639
- Phone: 773.622.3215
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