New American Welcome Center at the University YMCA

New American Welcome Center at the University YMCA Welcoming Immigrants. Thriving Together. español: .nawc
中文: .nawc

06/17/2026

Due to the severe weather conditions forecasted for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, for the safety of our team and our community, we will be working from home, and our physical office will be closed.

Spanish.- Debido a las condiciones climáticas severas pronosticadas para mañana, miércoles 17 de junio de 2026, y por la seguridad de nuestro equipo y de nuestra comunidad, estaremos trabajando desde casa y nuestra oficina física permanecerá cerrada.

Korean.- 내일인 2026년 6월 17일 수요일, 예보된 악천후로 인해 우리 팀과 지역사회의 안전을 위해 재택근무를 실시하며 사무실은 문을 닫습니다.

French.- En raison des conditions météorologiques sévères prévues pour demain, mercredi 17 juin 2026, et pour assurer la sécurité de notre équipe et de notre communauté, nous travaillerons à la maison et notre bureau physique sera fermé.

Chinese.- 鉴于预报显示明天(2026年6月16日星期三)将出现恶劣天气,为了保障团队及社区的安全,我们将实行居家办公,实体办公室将关闭。

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05/14/2026

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📅 SAVE THE DATE!Welcoming Week 2026 is coming! 🎉 Join us September 10–19, 2026 as our community comes together to celebr...
05/09/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE!
Welcoming Week 2026 is coming! 🎉
Join us September 10–19, 2026 as our community comes together to celebrate connection, belonging, and the stories that unite us.
This year’s theme, “Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect,” reminds us that every story matters and that stronger communities are built when we listen, share, and welcome one another. 💙
The New American Welcome Center is proud to coordinate our community’s participation once again, and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of our amazing partners, organizations, and neighbors.
Stay tuned for more details, events, and opportunities to get involved!

05/01/2026
04/27/2026

NAWC and our Partners are aware of the statements saying ICE is not coming this week. However, we are also hearing reports that there will be federal enforcement happening in the area. It is our understanding that the presence will be significant, and without a clear understanding of the impacts on vulnerable immigrant & refugee communities, we are still taking this situation seriously and urge people to stay safe, to know their rights, and to keep their family preparedness plans in mind.

NAWC is fully operational through the week, while working remotely to protect the safety of our clients. Folks in need of services can call our helpline at 217-417-5897.

If you think you see ICE, determine the exact location and contact the local Rapid Response Team at 779-235-0262.

Español
NAWC y nuestros socios están al tanto de las declaraciones que indican que ICE no vendrá esta semana. Sin embargo, también estamos recibiendo informes de que se llevarán a cabo acciones federales de control en la zona. Entendemos que dicha presencia será significativa y, ante la falta de claridad sobre el impacto que esto podría tener en las comunidades vulnerables de inmigrantes y refugiados, seguimos tomándonos esta situación con seriedad; por ello, instamos a las personas a mantenerse a salvo, a conocer sus derechos y a tener presentes sus planes de preparación familiar.
NAWC se mantendrá plenamente operativa durante toda la semana, trabajando de forma remota para salvaguardar la seguridad de nuestros clientes. Aquellas personas que necesiten servicios pueden llamar a nuestra línea de ayuda al 217-417-5897.
Si cree haber avistado a ICE, determine la ubicación exacta y comuníquese con el Equipo Local de Respuesta Rápida al 779-235-0262.

Français:
Le NAWC et nos partenaires ont pris connaissance des déclarations indiquant que l'ICE n'interviendrait pas cette semaine. Toutefois, nous recevons également des informations signalant que des opérations fédérales de contrôle seront menées dans la région. Nous comprenons que cette présence sera importante ; et, en l'absence d'une compréhension claire de l'impact que cela pourrait avoir sur les communautés vulnérables d'immigrants et de réfugiés, nous continuons de prendre cette situation au sérieux. Nous exhortons donc chacun à veiller à sa sécurité, à connaître ses droits et à garder à l'esprit son plan de préparation familial.

Le NAWC reste pleinement opérationnel tout au long de la semaine, nos équipes travaillant à distance afin de garantir la sécurité de nos clients. Les personnes ayant besoin de nos services peuvent appeler notre ligne d'assistance au 217-417-5897.

Si vous pensez apercevoir des agents de l'ICE, identifiez le lieu exact et contactez l'Équipe locale d'intervention rapide au 779-235-0262.

04/24/2026

Please share:

In recent days, several immigrant-serving organizations and advocates in Champaign-Urbana have received messages from multiple reliable sources informing us of significant ICE presence arriving in Champaign-Urbana. We do not have confirmation of the exact date, but the messages indicate ICE activity will begin on Monday.

We are taking this threat seriously and are doing what we can to prepare.

We encourage community members to take precautions and review their emergency plans with their family.

Spanish:

En los últimos días, varias organizaciones de ayuda a inmigrantes en Champaign Urbana han recibido mensajes de fuentes confiables que informan sobre la presencia de un número elevado de agentes de ICE en la ciudad. No tenemos información de la fecha exacta, pero los mensajes indican que las actividades de ICE comenzarán a partir del lunes.

Estamos tomando esta información con seriedad y estamos haciendo lo que podemos para estar preparados.

Por favor, tomen sus precauciones y revisen sus planes de emergencia con su familia.

French
Ces derniers jours, plusieurs organisations et défenseurs des immigrants à Champaign-Urbana ont reçu des messages provenant de plusieurs sources fiables indiquant une présence importante d’agents de ICE dans la région. Nous n’avons pas de confirmation de la date exacte, mais les messages suggèrent que les activités de ICE pourraient commencer lundi.
Nous prenons cette situation au sérieux et faisons tout notre possible pour nous préparer.
Nous encourageons les membres de la communauté à prendre des précautions et à revoir leurs plans d’urgence avec leur famille.

Korean
최근 샴페인-어바나 지역의 여러 이민자 지원 단체와 옹호 단체들이 신뢰할 만한 소식통으로부터 이민 세관 집행국(ICE) 요원들이 샴페인-어바나 지역에 대거 도착할 것이라는 정보를 입수했습니다. 정확한 날짜는 아직 확인되지 않았지만, ICE의 활동은 월요일부터 시작될 것으로 예상됩니다.

저희는 이 위협을 심각하게 받아들이고 있으며, 가능한 모든 대비책을 마련하고 있습니다.

지역 주민 여러분께서는 예방 조치를 취하시고 가족과 함께 비상 계획을 점검해 주시기 바랍니다.

Chinese
近几日,尚佩恩-厄巴纳(Champaign-Urbana)地区的数家移民服务机构及倡导团体,已收到来自多个可靠来源的消息,通报称美国移民及海关执法局(ICE)的大批人员正抵达尚佩恩-厄巴纳。尽管我们尚未能确认确切的日期,但相关消息显示,ICE 的行动将于周一开始。

我们高度重视这一潜在威胁,并正竭尽全力做好各项应对准备。

我们鼓励社区成员采取预防措施,并与家人共同审视及完善您的应急预案。

Vietnamese
Trong những ngày gần đây, một số tổ chức hỗ trợ người nhập cư cùng các nhà vận động tại Champaign-Urbana đã nhận được thông tin từ nhiều nguồn đáng tin cậy, cho biết về sự hiện diện đáng kể của lực lượng ICE đang tiến đến khu vực này. Mặc dù chưa có xác nhận về ngày chính xác, nhưng các thông tin nhận được cho thấy hoạt động của ICE sẽ bắt đầu vào thứ Hai.

Chúng tôi xem mối đe dọa này là vấn đề nghiêm trọng và đang nỗ lực hết sức để thực hiện các biện pháp chuẩn bị cần thiết.

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03/26/2026

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Address

301 South Vine Street, Suite 102
Urbana, IL
61801

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12174175897

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