Chinese Mutual Aid Association
Address
1016 West Argyle Street
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 784-2900
AKA:
CMAA
Description:
Provides English as a Second Language, Financial Literacy and Citizenship Education. Provides Social Services for citizen, immigrant and refugee families. Provides job search assistance and after school programs, as well as in-home services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Intake Process:
(1) Visit website to find contact information for the program you are interested in
(2) Call or email to request services
Program Fees:
(1) Self-pay (depending on program)
(2) No Fees
Languages:
(1) Mandarin
(2) Cantonese
(3) Burmese
(4) Mandarin
(5) Vietnamese
(6) Bosnian
(7) Thai
(8) Tagalog
(6) Other languages available
Eligibility:
Varies by service
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
June 4, 2020
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1016 West Argyle Street
Chicago, IL 60640
Contacts
Rajan Shahi
Citizenship and Immigration Case Assistance
Employment Program
English Tutoring
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main
(773) 784-2900
ESL and English Tutoring
(773) 784-2900 x120
Fax
(773) 784-2984
Immigrant Family Resource Program
(773) 784-2900 x138
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Free citizenship education for individuals preparing for the U.S. naturalization interview.
Required Documents
Call to confirm
Eligibility
Must pass an English test
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call or email for more information
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Staff counselors provide one-on-one consultations for those seeking employment.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Fill out application form online at: www.chinesemutualaid.org/employment-services (2) Assessments and consultations done either in person or over the phone
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Direct financial assistance to low-income families economically impacted by COVID-19.
Required Documents
Documents required may include: (1) unemployment insurance claim (2) notice from employer about layoffs or furloughs
Eligibility
(1) Individual or family must have been at 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) before the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis (2) Must prove financial hardship was caused by the COVID-19 crisis
Intake Procedure
(1) Fill out application at www.chinesemutualaid.org/covid19-resources (2) Email application to COVID19Resources@chinesemutualaid.org
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
Description
ESL classes and individual tutoring.
Hours
Call to confirm class schedule
Required Documents
Call to confirm
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Call or email carolinek@chinesemutualaid.org regarding classes and tutoring at this location, (2) Call or Email tutoring@chinesemutualaid.org for more information on individual English tutoring.
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Technical Assistance for the Community (TACOM) program providing housing related support, counseling and education. Services include helping place eligible applicants into affordable or government-subsidized housing, or acting as interpreters in housing-related dealings on behalf of non-English speakers.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call or email for more information.
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Immigrant Family Resource Program assisting immigrant and refugee families secure all state, local and federal benefits that they are eligible for, including SNAP, Medicaid and utility service payment assistance (LIHEAP).
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Varies depending on the benefits applying for
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for over-the-phone screening and to schedule an appointment.
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Description
Legal case assistance for those seeking to apply for citizenship, readjustment of status, or petition for family members living outside the United States.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Individuals and families seeking to apply for citizenship, readjustment of residency status in the U.S., or those who want to petition to bring family members to the U.S.
Fees
Self-pay
Intake Procedure
Call or email for more information
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Culturally-sensitive homemaker services. Services include assistance with grocery shopping, laundry, appointment management, meal planning and prep, transportation, personal care.
Required Documents
Call to confirm
Eligibility
Call to confirm eligibility
Fees
Self-pay
Intake Procedure
Call for free assessment
Languages
Mandarin, Cantonese, Laotian, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bosnian, Thai, multiple others.
Geography Served
- Illinois
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