POC Immigration Programs

10/13/2026

POC is here continuing to support our immigrant clients and families through he ILSP program. Scan to register for a consultation.
POC continua apoyando a nuestros clientes y familias inmigrantes por medio del programa ILSP. Para registrar a una persona escanee el código QR.

10/03/2026

A big thank you to our volunteers (some not pictured) who sewed Trick or Treat bags for area children in Hanover Park and Palatine. A special thanks to Pam who took material home and created the cutest treat bags. Thank you Pam, Irene, Mary, Christy, and Sue!

10/02/2026

09/28/2026

Proud of our own Viviana and Sergio as they step into a carrier of immigration justice. Illinois Access to Justice Partners for Our Communities

Meet the Colibrí Fellowship Class of 2027
This incredible cohort represents the heart of our communities—leaders, advocates, and changemakers working every day to advance immigrant justice across Illinois. Each fellow brings powerful lived experiences and a deep commitment to building a more just and equitable future.

Through the Colibrí Fellowship, participants pursue DOJ accreditation, strengthening their ability to provide trusted legal support and expanding access to vital immigration legal services for immigrant communities across Illinois.

We’re proud to walk alongside you as you grow your leadership, deepen your impact, and continue championing your communities. The future is brighter because of you. ✨

09/28/2026

Know how to report a hate crime. Be an ally for your community.

Hate takes many forms — from discriminatory harassment and slurs to bias-motivated violence and vandalism. Knowing where and how to report an incident can help connect community members with resources and appropriate agencies.

Join Cook County United Against Hate and Partners for Our Communities for:

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Partners for Our Communities, 1585 N. Rand Road, Palatine

Learn about available resources and how to report hate incidents in Cook County.

👉 Register: tinyurl.com/HowToReportHatePOC

09/28/2026

Join POC Sews for another great community project. Click the link to sign up.
Unete al POC Sews para otro gran programa comunitario. Oprima el enlace para la registración.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fczUCp5RxEnBGTiB81BmaYMOw004jtSrdmHD1ljhJLI/preview

09/12/2026

To our Hanover Park friends and nearby suburbs, POC is launching our Learning Lab with an English conversation class. If you need to practice English in a safe and welcoming environment, drop in! No registration is necessary.

Para nuestros amigos de Hanover Park y los suburbios cercanos, POC está lanzando nuestro Laboratorio de Aprendizaje con una clase de conversación en inglés. Si necesitas practicar inglés en un lugar seguro y acogedor, ¡acompañados! No es necesario registrarse. 1515 Lake Street en Hanover Park Village of Hanover Park- Government Partners for Our Communities

09/10/2026

The Resurrection Project Colibri program helps immigration service workers become accredited representatives through the US Dept of Justice, also known as DOJs, who can practice immigration law. Partners for Our Communities currently has two DOJs, Mercedes and Liza who were previous fellows of the Colibri program and today practice immigration law. Today, Viviana and Sergio have become fellows of Colibri with the goal to apply and also become accredduted through the Dept of Justice. Congrats to Viviana and Sergio!

09/09/2026

The Illinois Latino Agenda created a great guide on your rights to vote. The Illinois General Election Day is November 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts September 24, 2027.
https://www-ilvotaya-com.translate.goog/how-to-vote?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en
La Agenda Latino de Illinois creó una gran guía sobre sus derechos al voto. El día de las elecciones generales de Illinois es el 3 de noviembre de 2026. La votación anticipada comienza el 24 de septiembre de 2026
https://www.ilvotaya.com/how-to-vote -status

08/26/2026

If you can sew a straight line, you can sew a clothing bag for the POC Closets. Join us the first Saturday in September. Bring your machine if you have one, if not we have you covered.