Irish Community Services - Midwest

📢 We are excited to share some fantastic news! 📢

Irish Community Services has been honored with the Breaking Barriers Award from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights🎉 This prestigious recognition celebrates our significant growth in the number of people served and our efforts in helping individuals access essential public benefits.

A heartfelt thank you to our dedicated team, volunteers, and community supporters who have made this possible. Together, we continue to make a lasting impact and support our vibrant community. 💚🤝

Hurry Up and Go!!
Chicago to Ireland
From $449 r/t including taxes
Travel Aug 19 – Oct 6, 2024
Book by July 18th at https://ow.ly/NXvG50SCrPW
Restrictions Apply
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Shane Campbell is a 22-year-old student from Kell in County Meath, Ireland. His summer in Chicago took a tragic turn when he was involved in a terrible car accident. Lean more about how Shane's family and friends are working to support him and raise much needed funds.

Donate to Support4Shane, organized by Emmet Drumbaragh Shane Campbell is a 22-year-old student from Kells, Co. Meath, who went to Chicago to work for the summ… Emmet Drumbaragh needs your support for Support4Shane

In collaboration with the Irish American Heritage Center and partnering with local elected officials, we’re hosting a free, drop-in resource fair.

The fair will be an opportunity for community members to learn about and access support services related to housing, public benefits, veteran benefits and social security benefits.

This will also be a Chicago City Key event!
The City Key is a form of ID issued to City of Chicago residents that also has added perks.

An appointment is needed to be issued with a City Key.

The following agencies and services will be represented at the resource fair.

The Office of State Representative Lindsey LaPointe
State Representative Lindsey LaPointe

The Office of State Senator Rob Martwick
Senator Robert Martwick

The Social Security Administration

Department of Veteran Affairs

PLUS many other local service providers and support agencies

Learn more here: https://www.irishchicago.org/resource-fair

Join Irish Community Services and Center on Addison on June 15 for a fun Irish-themed gathering to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community members!

Space is limited, RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jNBSrhrcri8GphDR7

Win two return flights from Chicago to Dublin, Ireland courtesy of our friends at Aer Lingus!
ENTER THE RAFFLE: https://ow.ly/uLen50RzSCH
The drawing will take place at the Irish Community Services golf outing on Saturday 8th June 2024. You do not need to be present or participate in the golf event to win. Winners will be notified directly within two business days of the drawing. You will not be provide with a physical or electronic raffle ticket. Your name and contact details will be submitted to the drum on raffle day. Good Luck! Restrictions and Terms &Conditions apply.

Thinking of moving back to Ireland? This three-day virtual conference by Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project is jam-packed with helpful insights. The program includes panel discussions with returnees and industry experts including the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs – Consular Services Unit, Back for Business, Safe Home Ireland, the Irish Council for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO), and many more. The conference will also feature digital resources and virtual clinics with our team in which we will answer individual questions about returning to Ireland. For full details and to register, visit https://ow.ly/sBa750RRpVL

However you participate in our 22nd annual golf fundraiser you're making a meaningful contribution to our Irish community. Learn more about how you can support this event!
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