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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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!
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
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.
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.
줌(Zoom)으로 진행되는 새로운 주택 워크숍 시리즈에 참여하세요. 다양한 공공 보조 주택의 종류, 자격 요건, 신청 방법에 대해 알아볼 수 있습니다! 참고: 본 워크숍은 정보만 제공하며, 직접적인 금전 지원으로는 연결되지 않습니다.
1월 15일 (목) 오후 1시 (한국어), 온라인
1월 22일 (목) 오후 6시 (한국어), 온라인
Join us for our new series of housing workshops via Zoom. Learn about different types of subsidized housing available as well as eligibility requirements and how to apply! *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.
Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m. (Korean), Online
Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m. (Korean), Online
줌(Zoom)으로 진행되는 새로운 주택 워크숍 시리즈에 참여하세요. 다양한 공공 보조 주택의 종류, 자격 요건, 신청 방법에 대해 알아볼 수 있습니다! 참고: 본 워크숍은 정보만 제공하며, 직접적인 금전 지원으로는 연결되지 않습니다.
1월 15일 (목) 오후 1시 (한국어), 온라인
1월 22일 (목) 오후 6시 (한국어), 온라인
Join us for our new series of housing workshops via Zoom. Learn about different types of subsidized housing available as well as eligibility requirements and how to apply! *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.
Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m. (Korean), Online
Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m. (Korean), Online
Join us for our new series of housing workshops via Zoom. Learn about different types of subsidized housing available as well as eligibility requirements and how to apply! *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.
Tuesday, December 9, 6 p.m. (English), Online
Tuesday, December 16, 1 p.m. (English), Online
Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m. (Korean), Online
Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m. (Korean), Online
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.
Join us for our new series of housing workshops via Zoom. Learn about different types of subsidized housing available as well as eligibility requirements and how to apply! *Note: This workshop is informational ONLY and does not lead to direct financial assistance.
Tuesday, December 9, 6 p.m. (English), Online
Tuesday, December 16, 1 p.m. (English), Online
Thursday, January 15, 1 p.m. (Korean), Online
Thursday, January 22, 6 p.m. (Korean), Online
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
