Regular Driver’s Licenses and State IDs Now Available for TVDL Holders
Effective on July 1, a new Illinois law (HB 3882) allows anyone who has been eligible for a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License […]
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AAFS Fellow Joins New Americans Democracy Project
As we prepare for the 2024 presidential election, AAFS is once again participating in the New Americans Democracy Project (NADP) with Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights. We’re happy to introduce Yazan Badwan, our newest program fellow!
Southern Border Arrival Program in Migrant Shelters Extended Through Year
Since December 2023, AAFS, under the Illinois Welcoming Center, has partnered with Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights to serve the migrant […]
Empowerment Series: Success in a Time of Hardship
A global pandemic challenges the mental health of many communities at large with unwavering uncertainty. Amidst COVID-19, our community has faced unprecedented […]
Happy National Census Day!
The 2020 Census is now live and you can go fill out your form RIGHT NOW. The 2020 Census is the cornerstone of […]
AAFS COVID-19 Response
To ensure the safety and well being of our clients, families, the larger community, and our staff and their families who serve […]
Meet our Spirit of Empowerment Awardees
Jameeleh Shelo Emmy Award-winning Writer, Producer, and Performer Jameeleh Shelo is a native Chicagoan and proud Southsider. Jameeleh wrote “Laith the Lion […]
Learn more about our Keynote Speaker, Shaun King
Shaun King is a journalist, activist, and organizer. By using social media to highlight, amplify, and discuss news of police brutality, racial […]
RSVP for our Black Tie Fundraising Gala featuring Shaun King, October 19
Arab American Family Services (AAFS) will hold its Black Tie Fundraising Gala featuring keynote speaker and prominent civil rights activist and writer, Shaun […]
Illinois Welcomes Immigrants and Refugees
AAFS and all the great leaders and organizations in attendance were able to exchange dialogue and come together as a community to stand up for humanity. In order to create change, we must reach out to our elected officials and stand up for our concerns. Change starts with us. We mustn’t forget that.
