Citizenship & DACA Renewal Workshop
Sep
14
10:00 AM10:00

Citizenship & DACA Renewal Workshop

Join our DACA Renewal & Citizenship Workshop on September 14 at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (4432 N Troy St, Chicago) from 10:30 a.m.-to 2 p.m.

The workshop provides immigration assistance, from eligibility screenings and application filing to follow-up scheduling. Pre-registration is available, but walk-ins are also welcome.

TEXT “WORKSHOP” to (847)250-7348 OR

Email: IMMIGRATION@HANACENTER.ORG

Application Fee Scholarships / Becas para costo de solicitud. You may qualify if you: / Puede calificar si usted:

  • Are an Illinois resident (State ID or Driver’s License required) / Es residente de Illinois (se requiere licencia de conducir o ID estatal)

  • Meet income eligibility requirements / Cumple con los requisitos de ingresos

  • Provide income evidence (recent tax returns) / Proporciona evidencia de ingresos (declaración de impuestos reciente)

Service fees / Costo del servicio: DACA Renewal ($10), Citizenship ($50)

📄 DACA RENEWAL / RENOVACIÓN DE DACA ($605 APPLICATION FEE COVERED WITH *SCHOLARSHIP)

Documents / Documentos:

  • Work permit (EAD) / Permiso de trabajo

  • Driver’s License or State ID / Licencia de conducir o ID estatal

If applicable / Si corresponde:

  • Advance Parole document / Documento de permiso anticipado de viaje

  • Court disposition / Disposición de la corte

Information / Información:

  • Social Security Number / Número de Seguro Social

  • Past 2 years of address history / Historial de domicilio de los últimos 2 años

  • Travel history (if applicable) / Historial de viajes (si corresponde)

📄 CITIZENSHIP / CIUDADANÍA ($760 APPLICATION FEE COVERED WITH *SCHOLARSHIP)

Documents / Documentos:

  • Green Card (MICA) / Tarjeta verde

  • Birth Certificate / Acta de nacimiento

  • Driver’s License or State ID / Licencia de conducir o ID estatal

  • Passport / Pasaporte

If applicable / Si corresponde:

  • Marriage License/Divorce Decree / Acta de matrimonio/decreto de divorcio

  • Court disposition / Disposición de la corte

  • Other supporting documents / Otros documentos

Information / Información:

  • Social Security Number / Número de Seguro Social

  • Past 5 years of work, address, and travel history / Historial de los últimos 5 años de domicilio, trabajo y viajes

  • Minor children’s information (full name/DOB) / Información de hijos menores (nombre completo y fecha de nacimiento)

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시민권 & 다카갱신 신청 워크숍
Sep
14
10:00 AM10:00

시민권 & 다카갱신 신청 워크숍

9월 14일, Our Lady of Mercy 성당 (4432 N Troy St, Chicago)에서 오전 10시부터 오후 2시까지 열리는 DACA 갱신 & 시민권 신청 워크숍에 참여하세요.

이번 대면 워크숍에서는 자격 심사, 신청서 작성, 후속 일정 안내 등 다양한 이민 관련 지원 서비스를 제공합니다.
사전 등록이 가능하며, 현장 접수도 환영합니다.

문자: “WORKSHOP” 을 (847)250-7348 번으로 보내세요.
이메일 문의: IMMIGRATION@HANACENTER.ORG

장학금 수여 요건:

  • 일리노이 거주

  • 미디언 인컴

  • 가계 인컴 증빙 서류 (최근 세금 보고)

신청서 대행 서비스 비용:

  • 시민권 신청 $50

  • 다카 갱신 신청 $10

📄 다카 갱신 ($605 학금 신청시** 비용 지원)

준비서류:

  • 노동허가 카드

  • 운전면허증 또는 주정부 아이디

해당될 경우:

  • 여행허가서

  • 법원판결문

필요한 정보:

  • 소셜번호

  • 최근 2년 동안의 거주지 정보

  • 해외여행 정보

📄 시민권($760 장학금 신청시** 비용 지원)

준비서류:

  • 영주권 카드

  • 운전면허증 또는 주 정부 아이디

  • 여권

해당될 경우:

  • 결혼 또는 이혼 서류

  • 법원 판결문

  • 기타 요청 서류

필요한 정보:

  • 소셜번호

  • 최근 5년 간의 직장, 해외여행, 거주지 주소 정보 및

  • 자녀 (18세 이하) 이름과 생년월일

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Sep
18
7:00 PM19:00

People's Academy Session 1 / 시민학교 세션 1

The People's Academy is HANA's racial justice program, created and led by our Racial Justice Committee, in collaboration with Geobuki Hakkyo (School of Turtles, also known as GBG). GBG launched the People's Academy program in 2023, and we're excited to continue this important work in 2025.

In our Fall Session, we are focusing on the intersection of immigration and anti-Blackness. 

SESSION 1: 9/18/2025 @ 7-8:30 p.m. (Online)

A conversation with NAKASEC + UndocuBlack about the Woori Ujima, which builds solidarity between Korean and Black undocumented communities through grassroots organizing and political education.

시민학교는 하나센터의 인종 정의 프로그램으로, 하나센터 인종 정의 위원회가 주도하고 거북이학교(Geobuki Hakkyo, GBG)와 협력하여 운영하고 있습니다. 거북이학교는 2023년에 시민학교를 시작했으며, 2025년에도 여러분과 함께 이 의미있는 활동을 계속 할 수 있어서 기쁩니다.

미교협(NAKASEC) 와 UndocuBlack 단체들이랑 우리 우지마에 관한 이야기를 나눌 예정입니다. 우리 우지마는 풀뿌리 운동과 정치교육을 통해 한인과 흑인 서류미비이민자 커뮤니티 간의 연대를 구축합니다.

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Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)
Sep
19
3:00 PM15:00

Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)

Are you behind on your rent payments and looking for resources to help?

Join our monthly Rental Assistance Informational Workshop to learn about available programs and resources. *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.


Online via Zoom (English)
Register: bit.ly/hana-rental-info

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Oct
2
7:00 PM19:00

People's Academy Session 2 / 시민학교 세션 2

The People's Academy is HANA's racial justice program, created and led by our Racial Justice Committee, in collaboration with Geobuki Hakkyo (School of Turtles, also known as GBG). GBG launched the People's Academy program in 2023, and we're excited to continue this important work in 2025.

In our Fall Session, we are focusing on the intersection of immigration and anti-Blackness. 

SESSION 2: 10/2/2025 @ 7-8:30 p.m. (Online)

A conversation with a local group advocating for African and Black immigrants in Illinois, to help us better understand the issues Black immigrant communities face and how we can build deeper solidarity.

일리노이 주에서 아프리카계 및 흑인 이민자를 옹호하는 시카고 지역 단체와 흑인 이민자 커뮤니티의 어려움을 더 이해하고 더 깊은 연대를 구축할 수 있는 방법에 대해 이야기를 나눌 예정입니다.

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Oct
18
11:00 AM11:00

People's Academy Session 3 (in person) / 시민학교 세션 3 (대면)

The People's Academy is HANA's racial justice program, created and led by our Racial Justice Committee, in collaboration with Geobuki Hakkyo (School of Turtles, also known as GBG). GBG launched the People's Academy program in 2023, and we're excited to continue this important work in 2025.

In our Fall Session, we are focusing on the intersection of immigration and anti-Blackness. 

SESSION 3: 10/18/2025 @ 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (In Person at NWC 대면모임 - 하나 북서부 센터) 

An intergenerational immigration story sharing, where we can reflect on our family journeys, name how anti-Blackness has shown up in our communities, and explore how our experiences connect to broader struggles for justice.

세대를 아우르는 이민 이야기 나눔의 자리로, 우리 가족의 이민 여정을 되돌아보고 우리 사회에서 흑인에 대한 인종차별이 어떻게 나타났는지 알아보고 우리의 경험이 더 큰 정의를 위한 투쟁과 어떻게 연결되는지 함께 탐구할 예정입니다. 

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Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)
Oct
24
3:00 PM15:00

Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)

Are you behind on your rent payments and looking for resources to help?

Join our monthly Rental Assistance Informational Workshop to learn about available programs and resources. *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.


Online via Zoom (English)
Register: bit.ly/hana-rental-info

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Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)
Nov
21
3:00 PM15:00

Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)

Are you behind on your rent payments and looking for resources to help?

Join our monthly Rental Assistance Informational Workshop to learn about available programs and resources. *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.


Online via Zoom (English)
Register: bit.ly/hana-rental-info

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[한국어] 온라인 이민자 권리 & 이민 정책 업데이트 워크숍
Aug
28
1:00 PM13:00

[한국어] 온라인 이민자 권리 & 이민 정책 업데이트 워크숍

이민자 권리 알기 교육 및 이민 정책 업데이트 워크숍에 참여하세요. 이 워크숍에서는 헌법상 기본권, ICE 또는 경찰과 마주쳤을때 대처하는 방법, 이민 정책에 대한 최신 업데이트를 제공할 예정입니다.

등록하기: bit.ly/HANAKYR

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Aug
27
1:00 PM13:00

[한국어] 무료 재산세 워크숍 - 대면

쿡 카운티 재산세 2차 납부 고지서가 8~9월 중 발송될 예정입니다! 하나센터 주택 상담사가 진행하는 무료 재산세 워크숍 오셔서 주택 소유자를 위한 재산세 혜택에 대해 자세히 알아 보세요. 워크숍에서 재산세 감면 (exemptions), 재산세 항소 (appeals), 재산세 지원, 그리고 재산세 압류 방지 관련 주제를 다룹니다. 하나센터의 HUD 공인 주택 상담사가 워크숍 현장에서 주택 소유자 혜택 사전 심사를 무료로 진행해 드립니다.

사전 등록 필수

등록하기

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Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)
Aug
22
3:00 PM15:00

Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)

Are you behind on your rent payments and looking for resources to help?

Join our monthly Rental Assistance Informational Workshop to learn about available programs and resources. *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.


Online via Zoom (English)
Register: bit.ly/hana-rental-info

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Aug
20
6:00 PM18:00

[English/한국어] Property Tax Workshop - Online

Cook County Property Taxes 2nd installment bill are expected to arrive sometime in August - September! Join HANA to learn about the different discounts available for homeowners, property tax appeals, Cook County property tax assistance programs, and preventing property tax sales due to past due property taxes. HUD-Certified Housing Counselors will be present at the workshop to screen homeowners for eligible benefits.

Registration is required.

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무료 푸드스탬프(SNAP) 설명회
Aug
14
12:00 PM12:00

무료 푸드스탬프(SNAP) 설명회

하나센터에서 다양한 공공복지 프로그램에 대한 설명회를 엽니다. 특히 온라인 스냅 스마트폰 앱 사용법에 대해 궁금하신 분들은 이 스냅 설명회에 꼭 참석해 주세요!

장소: 하나센터 북서부 센터 (664 N Milwaukee Ave, Suite 213, Prospect Heights, IL 60070)

사전등록하기: https://forms.gle/P8ZEqXGY4xD2bjK3A

전화문의: 773-583-5501

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13th Annual Global Action Day of Justice
Aug
13
12:00 PM12:00

13th Annual Global Action Day of Justice

HANA is co-sponsoring KAN-WIN's 13th Annual Global Action Day of Justice in downtown Chicago for a demonstration uplifting "comfort women" survivors and demanding justice for victims of sexual violence everywhere. We will honor survivors through testimony, performance, and sitting in solidarity with the Statue of Peace, or sonyeosang.

Together, we carry on the pursuit of justice and healing for all.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 13 @ 12 p.m.
📍 The Wrigley Building — 400 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
🔗 Registration required for attendees, volunteers, and/or co-sponsors at bit.ly/CWJUSTICE25
💌 Contact: outreach.edu@kanwin.org

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무료 공공복지 설명회
Aug
13
12:00 PM12:00

무료 공공복지 설명회

하나센터에서 다양한 공공복지 프로그램에 대한 설명회를 엽니다. 메디케어, 메디케이드, 푸드스탬프(SNAP), 에너지 보조금, 무료/할인 버스패스 신청 등에 대해 궁금하셨던 분들께 유익한 시간이 될 것입니다.

장소: 하나센터 북서부 센터 (664 N Milwaukee Ave, Suite 213, Prospect Heights, IL 60070)

사전등록하기: https://forms.gle/P8ZEqXGY4xD2bjK3A

전화문의: 773-583-5501

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[한국어] 온라인 이민자 권리 & 이민 정책 업데이트 워크숍
Jul
31
1:00 PM13:00

[한국어] 온라인 이민자 권리 & 이민 정책 업데이트 워크숍

Please join us for our weekly, virtual Know Your Rights and Immigration Updates workshop. In this workshop we will discuss what your legal, constitutional rights are, how to interact with ICE or police, and we will provide the latest updates in immigration policy.

Register: https://forms.gle/BDDJ397pXXekfogQ8

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Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)
Jul
25
3:00 PM15:00

Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Monthly)

Are you behind on your rent payments and looking for resources to help?

Join our monthly Rental Assistance Informational Workshop to learn about available programs and resources. *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.
Online via Zoom (English)
Register: bit.ly/hana-rental-info

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AAPI Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership Series
Jul
24
4:30 PM16:30

AAPI Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership Series

Join us for a conversation with our Executive Director, Danae Kovac, and Nissa Rhee, Cofounder & Executive Director of Borderless Magazine on July 24 @ 4:30-6:30 p.m. at HANA Chicago Center.

This conversation is the second part of the AAPI Nonprofit and Philanthropic Leadership Series, which was created to highlight the important community work that is being done in Chicago, and the new leaders that are leading this work.

Register: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/aapi-leadership-072425

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Jul
22
1:01 AM01:01

Last Day to Register for Citizenship Classes

Our free citizenship classes help community members prepare for their citizenship test. Many participants have successfully passed their citizenship test after taking this course.

Korean/English Class: Wednesdays @ 6:30-9 p.m. via Zoom

Spanish/English Class: Tuesdays @ 1:30-4 p.m. at HANA Chicago Center


Stay tuned on our website and social media for updates! Questions? Contact Sunyoung Pierce at spierce@hanacenter.org.

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Members Congress
Jul
19
11:00 AM11:00

Members Congress

HANA’s 2025 Members Congress, a special gathering of members from all HANA programs and communities, is coming soon!

This annual event is a chance to celebrate our collective accomplishments, build deeper relationships with one another, and come together as one HANA community. Whether you’re new to HANA or have been involved for years, this is your space to connect, reflect, and shape the future of our shared work. RSVP

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Community Resource Fair at Drake Garden
Jun
28
2:00 PM14:00

Community Resource Fair at Drake Garden

HANA Center's Community Wellness program is joining the 17th District Council, 33rd Ward Alderman office, and other community organizations to share community resources at Drake Gardens in Albany Park. Join us to enjoy the beautiful community garden and learn more about what kind of resources are available in our Albany Park neighborhood.

No pre-registration required

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IlGwaNoRi Open House
Jun
18
6:00 PM18:00

IlGwaNoRi Open House

Join us for a night of Korean drumming and community at the IlGwaNoRi Open House! IlGwaNoRi(IGNR), which means 'Work and Play(일과놀이)' in Korean, is an adult Pungmul group hosted by HANA Center. IGNR provides a welcoming and safe space for Korean Americans of different generations and Korean adoptees to come together, learn, and play Pungmul(Korean drumming) as a community.

RVSP: bit.ly/HANAIGNR

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MODU Gala
Jun
6
6:00 PM18:00

MODU Gala

Join us at HANA Center's 2025 MODU Gala on Friday, June 6 at Chateau Ritz!

This year, we'll come together to honor community leaders, supporters, and other incredible advocates who make a difference in our communities.

Visit hanacenter.org/gala-2025 to buy your early bird ticket today!

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Jun
1
12:00 PM12:00

Hull House NongGi Activation Event

Join us at the Hull-House Museum to celebrate over 130 years of immigrant narratives in Chicago. HANA is partnering with  artist Aram Han Sifuentes and Hull-House to display the 80+ Nonggi made over the past two years. Listen to video testimonials from banner makers across Chicago and visit the museum’s current exhibition Radical Craft: Arts Education at Hull-House, 1889-1935. Food and story sharing will be provided. Register

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People's Academy (In-person) / 시민학교 (대면)
May
29
7:00 PM19:00

People's Academy (In-person) / 시민학교 (대면)

HANA’s GeoBuGi Hakkyo (School of Turtles) will launch the 2025 People’s Academy this spring. Join us on Thursday, May 29 for an in-person session “Cross-Community Solidarity with Social Justice Movements.” For details & updates, visit the RSVP form or contact hpark@hanacenter.org!

Please RSVP: bit.ly/2025HANA-PA

5월 29일 목요일에 ‘사회 정의 운동에서의 커뮤니티 간 연대’라는 주제로 열리는 대면 모임에 함께 하세요. 자세한 내용은 RSVP 양식에서 확인하거나 hpark@hanacenter.org로 문의하세요!

여기에서 참석 여부를 알려주세요: bit.ly/2025HANA-PA

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May
21
2:00 PM14:00

공공복지 프로그램 설명회

하나센터에서 다양한 공공복지 프로그램에 대한 설명회를 엽니다. 메디케이드, 푸드스탬프(SNAP), 에너지 보조금, 무료 버스패스 신청 등에 대해 궁금하셨던 분들께 유익한 시간이 될 것입니다. 관심 있는 분들의 많은 참여 바랍니다.

날짜: 2025년 5월 21일 수요일
시간: 오후 2시 - 3시
장소: 하나센터 북서부 오피스 (664 N Milwaukee Ave, Suite 213, Prospect Heights, IL 60070)

설명회에 대한 질문은 하나센터로 전화주세요: 847-520-1999

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May
20
6:00 PM18:00

[영어/한국어] 유언장 & 사망 시 양도 문서 워크숍 (온라인) | Last Will and Testament & Transfer on Death Instrument Workshop (Online)

What happens to your assets (property, financial accounts, life insurance, etc.) after death? Join us to learn about estate and end-of-life planning. Upon attending the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to receive free legal services for creating a Last Will and Testament and/or Transfer on Death Instrument.

Pre-registration is required: bit.ly/elder-planning-hana.

For any questions, please email us at housing@hanacenter.org or call 773-583-5501

이 대면 워크숍은 노후 준비에 필수적인 법적 문서 (유언장 & 사망 시 양도 문서)에 관한 정보를 제공합니다. 유언장은 사망 후 재산 분배 계획을 구체적으로 기록하는 법적 문서로, 사망 시 양도 문서는 복잡한 법적 절차 없이 지정된 상속자에게 재산을 자동으로 이전할 수 있도록 돕습니다.

참석하신 후 변호사님과 유언장과 사망 시 양도 문서 서류 작성 무료 법률 서비스를 받으실 수 있습니다.

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