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Supporting Refugees and Asylum Seekers During COVID-19
Advocate:
- Join HIAS National’s petition calling on the Department of Homeland Security to protect the health, safety and human rights of people seeking asylum in the United States. Sign the petition here.
- Take part in the Golden Door Coalition’s Virtual Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 28. The Golden Door Coalition is an Illinois-based advocacy group whose members include HIAS Immigration & Citizenship, resettlement agencies, mutual aid organizations and refugee social services in Illinois.
Volunteer Virtually:
- Create a video message for unaccompanied migrant youth in Chicago-area detention centers. Videos should:
- Acknowledge the difficulty of this moment and connect it to stories/lessons about when faithful people have faced adversity and have prevailed.
- Affirm their innate strength and resilience and express confidence that we will get through this. It will not last forever.
- Encourage them to be leaders of the faith: to model kindness, compassion, and faithfulness as a support to others inside the facility.
- Cards and letters are also welcome.
- If interested, contact Rev. Sara Wohlleb, Director of the Unaccompanied Children’s Interfaith Ministry, a Program of the Interfaith Community for Detained Immigrants: swohlleb@icdichicago.org.
- Are you a fluent Spanish speaker? Support HIAS National’s Border Response Team in Juarez, Mexico by facilitating remote intake interviews for asylum seekers. More information and application here.
Explore Other Volunteer Opportunities: Take Our Survey!
We continue to explore other avenues for supporting the local refugee community during this time. Please complete this survey to indicate what other opportunities you or your community would be interested in joining.
Want to support local refugee families with rent payments or other emergency expenses? Consider making a donation to any of the local resettlement or mutual aid organizations working on the front lines. The Illinois Refugee Resettlement Program's FY19 Annual Report includes a list of state-funded agencies.
We're Here
to Help.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
Library Events
HIAS citizenship classes at Indian Trails Library have been rescheduled for 4/22 and 4/29
HIAS citizenship classes at Buffalo Grove will resume on 4/21 and end on 5/26
Information Desks
Stop by to speak with a DOJ-Accredited Caseworker and get your questions answered. All information shared will be confidential.
Tuesday, February 18, March 17, April 21
Skokie Public Library
5-7 pm
Tuesday, March 11 & Thursday, March 19
Prospect Heights Public Library
5-7 pm
Tuesday, April 21 & 28
Indian Trails Public Library
5-7 pm
Citizenship Classes
Prepare for your citizenship test in small group classes. Content includes speaking, reading and writing English, along with U.S. history and civics.
Wednesday, January 8 – March 25
Indian Trails Public Library
3-4:30pm
Mock Interview Sessions
Need additional help preparing for your citizenship test? Join us for one-one-one practice interviews.
Wednesday, February 19, March 18, April 22, May 20, June 17
Arlington Heights Public Library
7-8:30 pm
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to Help.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
Case Management Services
This includes:
- Medical assistance
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Social Security benefits, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Subsidized and affordable housing
- License plate discounts
- Free ride transportation
For assistance or more information, call: 224.625.2703
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to Help.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
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Give to the HIAS Immigraiton & Citizenship Endowment Foundation
There are many ways to make a charitable gift to the HIAS Immigration & Citizenship Endowment Foundation:
- Create an investment account that will provide you and/or your spouse with income during your lifetime and help sustain HIAS Immigration & Citizenship in the future
- Leave a bequest in your will
- Make a donation today
For more information, contact Jessica Schaffer, Director of HIAS Immigration & Citizenship, at 312.673.3232 or JessicaSchaffer@JCFS.org.
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to Help.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.
Three Easy Ways to Give
HIAS Immigration & Citizenship welcomes your donations to celebrate a special occasion, to remember an individual’s legacy, to offer kind words and a speedy recovery in times of sickness. A personal letter will be sent to each person acknowledging your generosity and your wishes.
There are many ways to support the wonderful programs at HIAS Immigration & Citizenship. For your convenience, you can make a contribution using your credit card with the form.
Three Easy Ways to Give
PHONE - Call Bea Adams 773.467.3895
MAIL – Donation Form and mail to:
Bea Adams
Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center
3145 W. Pratt Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60645
HIAS Immigration & Citizenship uses PayPal for its credit card transactions; you do not have to have an account with PayPal to make a contribution.
HIAS Immigration & Citizenship is a 501©(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible; you will receive an email receipt and a verification letter after making a donation.
Through the kindness of an anonymous donor, every new dollar raised will be matched.
Please double the impact of your gift today!
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to Help.
For assistance or more information, call us at 855.275.5237 or email us at Ask@JCFS.org.