Jun
30
6:00 PM18:00
Jul
18
11:00 AM11:00
3rd Annual Members Congress
Don’t miss our third annual Members Congress! During this annual gathering, HANA community leaders and members come together to honor our shared accomplishments, deepen connections, and discuss our organizing priorities for the year ahead. Last year, more than 100 HANA community members attended!
This gathering is for anyone who wants to get more involved in our advocacy and organizing efforts to protect our community against anti-immigrant attacks and policies. If you’ve volunteered, taken classes, been part of our youth or senior programs in the past, or you simply call HANA your community, this day is for you!
Jun
20
11:00 AM11:00
People’s Academy
Join us for Building Bridges between Communities and Culture, a bilingual Korean and English community gathering exploring the connections between Black resistance art and Korean Minjung (People’s) art. Through art, conversation, and a collaborative mural activity, we’ll reflect on shared histories of survival, resistance, and community care while imagining what solidarity can look like in everyday life. All are welcome!
Jun
18
6:00 PM18:00
Jun
13
11:00 AM11:00
IGNR x June Membership: Drumming + Picnic
What blooms when ICE melts? Korean drumming has long been used as a symbol of resistance and liberation, representing courage, solidarity, and a renewed sense of community togetherness. Join us for It’s On Us: A Day of Art and Action to experience the power of drumming as a form of protest and solidarity with HANA’s drumming group, IlGwaNoRi (IGNR). IGNR will start the day with a pungmul (traditional Korean drumming) performance at Horner Park before hosting a drumming workshop for the public. We’ll finish the event with a picnic with light food and refreshments.
Jun
9
3:00 PM15:00
Jun
5
6:00 PM18:00
HANA 2026 MODU Gala
Join us for HANA’s 2026 MODU Gala: A Night of Community Power! MODU means "all" in Korean, and this special evening celebrates the strength we build together as a community. Admission includes cocktail & networking, dinner, performances, and a gala program honoring community leaders and youth. Early bird tickets are available now for a limited time.
May
6
5:00 AM05:00
Asian American Advocacy Day in Springfield
On Wednesday, May 6, HANA community will be heading down to Springfield for Asian American Action Day!
AAA Day is an exciting opportunity for our community to meet with state representatives and state senators during their legislative season and lobby for our community's needs. Stay posted--we will be providing further training and informational sessions for AAA Day! Learn more
Apr
28
9:30 AM09:30
Last Day to Register for Citizenship Classes
Sign up today for our in-person Citizenship Classes offered in Spanish/English! This free8-week course will cover essential civics, writing, and discussion skills to help prepare students for the citizenship exam and interview. Register
Questions? Please call 708-465-1155
Apr
25
11:00 AM11:00
April Membership Meeting
Prepare for AAA Day in Springfield at our next monthly membership meeting! Learn HANA's 2026 Legislative Platform and practice how to “lobby” with legislators.
Questions or interested in joining? Contact Hannah at hjon@hanacenter.org
Apr
23
3:00 PM15:00
[English] Rental Assistance Informational Workshop (Online)
Advance registration is required.
Questions: 773-583-5501 | housing@hanacenter.org
Apr
22
10:00 AM10:00
Career & Resource Fair
Are you looking for a new job, career advice, or valuable local resources in the Chicagoland area? This is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Join us at our Career Fair & HANA Resources. This free, in-person event brings together employers, professional career services, and essential community resources—all in one place.
Free services offered:
Professional headshots to elevate your LinkedIn profile
1:1 resume reviews with career professionals
In-person networking with local employers
Job interview tips & training resources
Community resources from trusted local non-profits
On-site access to HANA’s core services: immigration & legal help, housing support, education classes, youth & senior programs, public benefits, mental health counseling, and more!
Apr
16
3:00 PM15:00
[English] Property Tax Informational Workshop (Online)
Advance registration is required.
Questions: 773-583-5501 | housing@hanacenter.org
Apr
16
3:00 PM15:00
Apr
9
3:00 PM15:00
[English] Low Income Housing Workshop (Online)
Advance registration is required.
Questions: 773-583-5501 | housing@hanacenter.org
Apr
9
3:00 PM15:00
Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00
[English] Property Tax Informational Workshop (Online)
Advance registration is required.
Questions: 773-583-5501 | housing@hanacenter.org
Apr
1
6:00 PM18:00
Mar
25
11:00 AM11:00
Workforce Empowerment Introduction Workshop
Our Workforce Empowerment program helps community members and unemployed workers find and keep jobs and achieve a livable wage. Services include job counseling, training, placement, and retention. Join our next workshop to learn more about our program and enrollment requirements. Register
Mar
25
9:30 AM09:30
[Español] Taller de introducción al empoderamiento de la fuerza laboral
Este taller está diseñado para que quienes buscan empleo conozcan nuestro programa de empoderamiento de la fuerza laboral y el proceso de inscripción. Complete la siguiente información para registrarse en el taller. Register
Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00
[Español / English] Citizenship/DACA Renewal Application Workshop | Taller de ciudadanía americana y renovación DACA
This in-person workshop provides immigration assistance, including eligibility screening, filing applications, and scheduling follow-up meetings. Information about financial assistance and citizenship classes will also be provided. Spanish language assistance will be available.
Mar
21
11:00 AM11:00
March Membership Meeting
Our next Membership Meeting will be a refresher on Bystander Training and poster making for the No Kings Rally on March 28! We will provide art supplies and some cardboard boxes for poster-making, but please BYOC (Bring Your Own Cardboard) if possible! Lunch will be provided.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 17.
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00
Mar
17
6:00 AM06:00
2026 Primary Election Day
The Illinois Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Vote in person on Election Day, vote early at select polling booths, or vote by mail!
Key Dates:
Feb 17: Last day to register to vote by mail/paper
Mar 1: Last day to register to vote online
Mar 12: Last day to request a mail ballot
Mar 16: Last day of in-person early voting
Mar 17: Election Day! Last day mail ballots can be postmarked
Use the multilingual voter hotline to find your polling place, provide translation assistance, learn how to register to vote, and get assistance voting during election day. For Asian language assistance, call 1-888-API-VOTE (1-888-274-8683). For Spanish language assistance, call 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (1-888-839-8682)
City of Chicago residents: Find your voter information / Request Vote by Mail
Cook County suburb residents: Find your voter information / Request Vote by Mail
Mar
11
6:00 PM18:00
Mar
4
6:00 PM18:00
Feb
28
11:30 AM11:30
Jishinbalpki // 지신밟기
Join us on Feb 28 for our annual Jishinbalpki tradition as we welcome in the new year and share well wishes with the community. Jishinbalpki (지신밟기) is a folk tradition that takes place at the beginning of the lunar year to ward off demons and miscellaneous spirits, and to pray for the well-being of the village, a good harvest, and family prosperity.
Location:
11:30 AM: Kim’s Home Cooking (4829 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)
12:50 PM: Ban Po Jung (3450 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625)
Feb
22
1:00 PM13:00
February NongGi Making Session 2
Artist Aram Han Sifuentes will facilitate an ongoing NongGi (Korean folk banners) making workshops for multi-generational, multi-ethnic immigrant communities in Chicago through storytelling and hands-on creation to achieve immigrant and racial justice. No prior art experience is required; families are welcome, and lunch will be provided.
Session 1 Intro + Designing NongGi: Feb 15
Sesson 2 Making NongGi: Feb 22
Feb
21
11:00 AM11:00
Lunar New Year Celebration // 하나센터 설 잔치
Join HANA for a fun and welcoming community event featuring Korean food, performances, cultural activities, and more.
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: HANA Center Chicago (4300 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618) Parking is available on California Avenue or in the Horner Park parking lot.
Questions? Please contact HANA Center. We can’t wait to see you there!
Feb
15
1:00 PM13:00
February NongGi Making Session 1
Artist Aram Han Sifuentes will facilitate an ongoing NongGi (Korean folk banners) making workshops for multi-generational, multi-ethnic immigrant communities in Chicago through storytelling and hands-on creation to achieve immigrant and racial justice. No prior art experience is required; families are welcome, and lunch will be provided.
Session 1 Intro + Designing NongGi: Feb 15
Sesson 2 Making NongGi: Feb 22
Feb
11
6:00 PM18:00
Seollal Mixer & Fundraiser
Join us on Feb 11 at @goldenyearschi to celebrate Seollal while supporting HANA Center’s work to uplift immigrant families in Chicago.
Admission ticket: $35 in advance | $45 at the door
Your ticket includes:
🍸 A signature cocktail (non-alcoholic option available)
🥨 Light snacks
🤝 Networking opportunities
🎟️ One raffle ticket
Get tickets at https://secure.everyaction.com/UlTRzJoSykaU8HKuT-JEuw2
Celebrate community, meet new people, and support immigrant families in Chicago.
Feb
7
10:30 AM10:30
IL-09 PAVE Candidate Forum // IL-09 후보자 간담회
연방 하원의원에 출마한 후보자들을 만나보고 싶으신가요? 오는 2월 7일 토요일 오전 10:30시에서 오후 12:30시까지 Skokie Holiday Inn (5300 W Touhy Ave)에서 진행 될 IL-09 후보자 간담회에 참여하세요. 현장에서 실시간 통역도 제공될 예정입니다. 입장 및 주차는 무료입니다.
하나센터와 Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) 연합이 함께 주최하는 이번 간담회는 3월 17일 프라이머리 선거를 앞두고, 일리노이 9구 연방 하원의원 후보들의 목소리를 직접 들을 수 있는 소중한 자리입니다.