Welcome Centers and Support Services for Immigrants and Refugees in Chicago
Casa Central
1345 N. California, Chicago, IL 60622
773-645-2300
Provides in-house and center-based programs, responds to each participant's individualized needs, and supports older adults through bilingual (Spanish) and culturally responsive services.
Centro Romero
6216 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60660
773-508-5300
Helps the immigrant and refugee community achieve self-sufficiency and provides counseling, English language and citizenship education, and many other services.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association
https://www.chinesemutualaid.org
1016 W. Argyle St., Chicago, IL 60640
773-784-2900
Provides low-income immigrants and refugees with housing, education, citizenship, employment, youth leadership, elderly care, and other social services.
Erie Neighborhood House/La Casa
1347 W. Erie St.
Chicago, IL 60642
Provides legal services, adult education and training, youth programs, mental health counseling, and community wellness programming.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
Family Support Network & Hotline | ICIRR 855-435-7693
228 S. Wabash, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60604
312-332-7360
Works with member organizations on programs and campaigns that empower the immigrant community in Illinois. Provides connections to resources for healthcare, education, legal services, housing, and more.
Latinos Progresando
2724 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL 60608
773-542-7077
Focuses on the Mexican community in Chicago; provides professional, affordable immigration legal services, community education and outreach, and innovative partnerships with businesses and organizations that advance Mexican culture and traditions.
MENA Community Center
http://menacommunitycenter.org
6230 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60634
773-770-4292
Provides essential support and services to the Middle Eastern, North African, and other diverse communities in the Chicagoland area with a multilingual team, fluent in Arabic, Spanish, Bulgarian, and Russian.
RefugeeOne
RefugeeOne | Creating Opportunities for Refugees
6008 N. California, Chicago, IL, 60659
Welcomes refugees through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), equips refugees with survival skills, and provides a full range of coordinated services that empower refugees to build the foundation for a flourishing life.
Truman College Bilingual Learning Center, City Colleges of Chicago
Josiel Marrufo, Director
Jmarrufo9@ccc.edu
1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60640
773-234-3551
Provides academic advising for free and tuition-based English language classes for adults, as well as guidance and workshops on immigrant and refugee rights.
United African Association
http://uniteafricans.org
6042 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL, 60637
312-949-9980
Assists with resettlement of refugees and new migrants in the Chicagoland area. Engages in policy advocacy and community organizing for the Pan-African community.
World Relief Chicagoland
Immigrant Resources - World Relief Chicagoland
3507 W Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
773-583-9191
A global Christian humanitarian organization that provides English language instruction, immigration legal services, emergency rental assistance, food support, flexible cash assistance, and psychological care.