Today SO2024-0008386, which I introduced in March, passed the full City Council and was adopted into law. This ordinance directs the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) to provide City Council daily reports of New Arrivals and Asylum Seekers that have been evicted or removed from city-operated shelters.
Category: Immigration
Letter to the Mayor Calling for End of 60 Day Policy
Posted onAs first 60 Day Shelter Eviction Policy deadline approaches on March 16th, the Mayor’s Office risks cutting against Chicago’s values and severely harming new arrivals.
New Arrival Volunteering Opportunities
Posted onCurrent newly arrived neighbor headcount at our 20th Police Station is 36! Our team of volunteers has worked tirelessly and your help is still needed. From financial contributions for specific needs to breakfast assistance or towel laundering-any assistance is greatly appreciated! Visit us at for more details. https://www.20thdistrictaid.com/
Help Still Needed for Newly Arrived Asylum-Seekers
Posted onThe 20th District Mutual Aid team is serving 42 migrants at the 20th district police station which includes 15 babies/toddlers + a very pregnant mama. We can use help in these areas: Interested in joining a 20th station volunteer zoom call this week? Complete this poll so we can coordinate the day/time. We plan to provide updates, answer […]
Ald. Vasquez to Chair his first Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights meeting
Posted onAlderperson Vasquez will host the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights as its Chair for the 2023 – 2027 term. He will be looking for passage of his Resolution Calling for Monthly Hearings on the City Response to the Migrant Crisis by way of having a subject matter hearing on the […]
Donation Box Collection For Newly Arrived Refugee Neighbors.
Posted onGlam On will be collecting donations via Side Practice Coffee in Ravenswood for newly arrived refugees in our ward. We will have a donation bin available as well as a pin available for purchase with proceeds going towards supplies for those in need.
Muslim Civic Coalition’s Call to Action- Witness Slips Needed!
Posted onVia the Muslim Civic Coalition: Last week, legislative bills from the Muslim Civic Coalition and our partners/allies passed with majority or unanimous “YES” votes in their first rounds of committee hearings in the Illinois House of Representatives! We need supporters like you to help by submitting witness slips to build on this momentum! What is a […]
From the Office of The Mayor: Migrant Operation Summary
Posted onOverall numbers Demographics Gender Single Men 1201 53% Single Women 147 7% Families 911 40% Total 2259 Country of Origin Venezuela 2712 Colombia 176 Nicaragua 163 Ecuador 62 Other countries with fewer than 10 individuals: Cuba, Dominican Republic, Pakistan, Mexico, Russia, ElSalvador, Panama, Angola, “Africa”, Congo, AfghanistanNOTE – About half of arrivals who exited the […]
Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0, Now Accepting Applications from Domestic Workers and Undocumented Residents Seeking Financial Relief
Posted onThe Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 funded by the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is accepting applications from domestic workers and undocumented residents. Awardees will receive a one-time $500 payment, and it is anticipated that around 7,000 domestic workers and 10,000 undocumented workers will receive an award. To be eligible, applicants […]
New Migrant Arrivals in Chicago
Posted onAs you all may know, we have been receiving migrants from Texas since the end of last year. The 40th Ward Office has continued to receiving calls from recently arrived folks who are looking for housing, financial and job-seeking support as our new neighbors. The City, State and Community Based Organizations are continuing to work […]