How to Welcome New Neighbors to Chicago

Here are ways you can join us in welcoming migrant and asylum-seeking families, spread love without borders and keep Chicago an inclusive and sanctuary city.

  • If you have experience with immigration law and policy, please contact us about assisting migrants and asylum-seekers in navigating the system. Effectively communicating with migrants and asylum-seekers to identify predatory texts and calls prevents them from being subject to a scheme or legal issues. 

  • Make a gift towards our Postpartum Support Campaign. CRS is using donations to purchase essential care products (diapers, wipes, formula, winter clothing, etc.) as well as items needed for hospital discharge (like a carseat) for migrant and asylum-seeking families, especially mothers who recently gave birth.  

  • Email us if you are willing to house migrants and asylum-seekers. With freezing temperatures and snowy weather, migrants and asylum-seekers are in urgent need of housing. Help migrant and asylum-seeking families stay warm and healthy by opening your heart and home.

  • Fill out our Welcoming New Neighbors: Migrant & Asylum Advocacy Interest Form. Tell CRS you want to support our efforts in ensuring safe and just immigration. 

  • Read our blog article on accessing resources for dealing with extreme weather and follow CRS on Facebook and Instagram for updates. 

Migrants and asylum are in need of basic necessities. Below you will find a list of recommended actions from organizations, community groups and legislators in Chicago offering aid.

  • Donations

    • Purchase items off Instituto del Progreso Latino’s Amazon wishlist.

    • Donate to Park Community Church and Refugee Community Connection’s free store.

    • Donate new and gently used items at 40th Ward Alderman Andre Vasquez’s office. Find the list of requested items and a volunteer sign-up form here.

    • Donate to Organized Communities Against Deportation’s fundraising campaign, which will donate $300 cash contributions to families and individuals in need.

    • Donate to Albany Park Mutual Aid’s Support Asylum Seekers Fund, which will provide care kits to immigrants in the Albany Park Police District.

    • Donate items to Erie Neighborhood House, a social services nonprofit seeking donations of clothing and hygienic products.

Find more information here.

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