Who We Are
HACES Empowers Immigrant to Actively Make our Country a Better Place – HACES Fortalece a los Inmigrantes para que Activamente Hagan de este País un Mejor Lugar HACES has helped…
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DREAMing
I was born in la ciudad de Mexico, to two hard working, motivating and empowering parents that have dedicated their lives to succeeding- despite the odds held against them. Both…
What We Do
Our Programs Our current services focus on keeping families together, civic engagement, linkages to community resources and advocacy. Our programs are: Legalization, Immigrant Family Resource Program, Health Plans Enrollment and…
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COVID-19 Resources Open 9:00am – 5:30pm Learn More Make a Difference Donate Now Providing assistance to our community Our current services focus on family unity, civic engagement, community resources awareness…
From Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chicago
From Ciudad Juarez to the city of Chicago As a child coming from one of Mexico’s largest cities at the age of 1 with her parents and two older siblings,…
Joy to the World
Join us for a weekend of excitement and fun. This December, HACES is bringing to our community a virtual event where viewers can hear about our staff, our new mascot,…
HACES ROCK THE VOTE!
HACES GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN HACES Get Out the Vote Campaign describes efforts aimed at increasing the voter turnout in this years 2020 election. Our mission during this campaign…
From the War in El Salvador to a Welcome in Waukegan
When she was 22, Maria Dora began her escape from the war in El Salvador. One night, she was awakened by the sound of screaming and gunfire. She found her…
Team
Our Staff Maria Elena Jonas President & CEO I started serving the Latino Community in 1987 while working for Catholic Charities helping with immigration and in the 90s I assisted…
Yes, it is possible
I am Cindy Ruiz, I work at HACES as the DACA case manager. I was born and raised in Waukegan IL. My paternal grandparents and family including my father migrated…