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!
Community Leaders Earn Certificate Through Immigrant Health Academy
Ten Arab American community leaders earned a certification this past June, having completed the year-long Immigrant Health Academy Program sponsored by Illinois Coalition […]
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 […]
Graduation Ceremony Celebrates 39 Parent Mentors
In May, AAFS was proud to celebrate 39 parents who participated in the Parent Mentor Program at five different schools! The community-building program provides […]
Advocacy Week Brings AAFS to Capitol Hill, Ensuring Arab American Voices are Heard in Congress
Executive Directors Nareman Taha and Itedal Shalabi, and several AAFS staff members participated in National Arab American Advocacy Week this past June […]
AAFS Awarded $1 Million Grant from Cook County Health
Arab American Family Service (AAFS) is pleased to announce a new $1 million grant over two years from Cook County Health’s Stronger Together: Building a More Equitable Behavioral Health System in Cook County Initiative.
Illinois Counts MENA In!
On Friday August 4, 2023, Governor Pritzker made history by signing legislation that adds the Middle Eastern North African (MENA) category to the list of racial/ethnic categories used for data collection statewide. Illinois now leads the nation by becoming the first state to collect data using the MENA category.
AAFS Leadership recognized with 2020 Executive Service Corps’ Prestigious Philanthropic Award
Thank you to Executive Service Corps – ESC for choosing AAFS as one of your Prestigious Philanthropic Awardees for 2020. Congratulations to […]
Empowerment Series: Uplifting our Families
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused complications in life. Undocumented and Student Visa families and individuals are among the hardest hit groups by COVID-19. They […]
