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Muslim Women Resource Center (MWRC) is an Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) and provides the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP) in addition to Immigration Legal Services, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), WIC (Women, Infant and Children), ESL (English as Second Language) classes, Citizenship Classes, and other referral and field work services as needed by the community. Services under IWC include:Social Security benefits applications (retirement, disability, age-based)Medicare applicationsRTA applications (free or reduced-fare passes, free rides for disabled individuals)Passport application assistanceFinancial or crisis intervention assistanceDonations or referrals for donationsDMV-related services (State ID, driver's license, driving record assistance)Obtaining civil documents (marriage, divorce certificates)Domestic violence referrals and child support/custody form assistanceSchool admission and college/university application supportMedical appointment scheduling and hospital referralsField work with interpretation and translation servicesEducational workshops on various topics including immigration topics and "Know Your Rights" presentationsServices under IFRP include:Assistance with Food Stamps (SNAP) applicationsMedicaid benefits assistanceCash benefits (TANF) assistanceReferrals to WIC and other family support programsOutreach, case management, information and referralInterpretation and translation services

Howard Area Community Center's Adult Education program assists adult learners in improving their reading, writing, mathematics, English language acquisition, digital literacy, and other skills. They aim to help students obtain the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate the workforce, training programs, and post-secondary education, leading to self-sufficiency and productive lives.

Polish American Association (PAA) offers a variety of educational offerings catered towards immigrant communities. Offerings include:English as a Second Language (ESL)Adult Basic EducationComputingGED Preparation and TestingOffice Skills Training ProgramQuickBooksU.S. Citizenship

HACES offers weekly citizenship education classes in English and Spanish by qualified and trained instructors. The classes teach the student about the United States' history, constitution, form of government, and reading and writing in English. Classes help students understand the application content for a successful interview.

Arab-American Family Services (AAFS) is a provider for both IWC and IFRP, and their Immigration Department is an integral part of these programs. Through these programs, their agency can connect immigrants, refugees, and newcomers to a wide range of support, including:. Public benefits assistance. Elderly program services. Domestic violence services. Mental health services. Sexual assault services. Immigration services, ESL, and civics classes. Educational workshops and drives. Workforce and employment support. Healthcare access, including Medicaid, Access to care, Care Link, and Marketplace enrollment

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council assists people in preparing for United States citizenship and naturalization exams.

Polish American Association (PAA) offers a variety of educational offerings catered towards immigrant communities. Offerings include:English as a Second Language (ESL)Adult Basic EducationComputingGED Preparation and TestingOffice Skills Training ProgramQuickBooksU.S. Citizenship

HANA Center is an Illinois Welcoming Center (IWC) and provider of the Immigrant Family Resource Program (IFRP). These programs provide immigrants with services, including:OutreachCrisis servicesEmergency financial assistanceCase management and referralsLanguage interpretationRights advocacyWorkshops

Latino Organization of the Southwest provides citizenship classes for those in pursuit of becoming U.S. citizens. Community members are given the resources necessary to successfully pass the citizenship test.

Tutors immigrants to prepare for the U.S. citizenship test and interview. Sessions held in person but some may be offered online.

Centro Romero offers citizenship exam preparation classes.

Onward House meets the need of immigrants with Latino-led, family-based immigration and citizenship services. Onward House hosts informational workshops to offer legal guidance related to immigration. Workshops were designed for immigrant families to receive up-to-date guidance on topics such as: immigration processes, how and where to find immigration forms, and how to track applications, among other topics.

HANA Center offers ESL/Civics/Citizenship classes is to reduce barriers for immigrants and low income families with limited English proficiency to achieve equal opportunity in life along with various language classes, including English, Korean, and Spanish. They also provide Root East, Root West, multi-disciplinary arts, and cultural programming targeting underserved communities in the arts, including the Korean American community in the Chicago metropolitan area.