MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICANS BY VALUES
1132 W. Lunt, # 9D, Chicago, IL 60626
CLESE Representative Sabina Pello
Tel No 773-338-5055 Fax No 773-338-5120
Target Ethnic Population Former Soviet Union
Languages Spoken by Staff Russian, Belorussian, Ukrainian, Polish
Services to the Elderly ESL and Citizenship Classes, Immigration and Naturalization Assistance, Counseling, Social Service Referral, Interpreting, Translation
ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES
5440 W. 87th (lower level), Burbank, IL 6045
Executive Director Itedal Shalabi
Phone 708-229-2314 Fax. N. 708-229-2601
Target Ethnic Population Arabic
Languages Spoken by Staff Arabic
Services to the Elderly Homemaker Referral, Applications for Public Assistance, Health Education, Legal Assistance, Immigration Assistance
ASI, INC.
2619 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL60647
Executive Director Rebecca Cruz
CLESE Representative Awilda Gonzalez
Phone 773-278-5130 Fax 773-278-1380
Target Ethnic Population All Latino
Languages Spoken by Staff Spanish
Services to the Elderly CCP & Private Homemaker, Chore/Housekeeping, Respite Care, Job Training, Translations, Oral Interpretation
ASIAN HUMAN SERVICES, INC.
4753 N. Broadway, # 700, Chicago, IL60640
Executive Director Abha Pandya
CLESE Representative John Paul Jael
Phone 773-293-8469 Fax 773-728-4751
Target Ethnic Population All Asian
Languages Spoken by Staff Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Khmer, Thai, Tagalog, Lao
Services to the Elderly Counseling, Support Groups, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Legal Assistance, Social, Cultural and Intergenerational Programs, Energy Assistance, Elder Abuse Case Management, Health Education
ASSYRIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ILLINOIS
2450 W. Peterson, Chicago, IL60659
Executive Director Isho Lilou
CLESE Representative Shoshan Sarkis
Phone 773-262-5589 Fax 773-262-0828
Target Ethnic Population Assyrian, Russian, Arab, Persian, Turkish
Languages Spoken by Staff Assyrian, Arabic, Farsi, Russian, Persian
Services to the Elderly ESL and Citizenship Classes, Assyrian Classes, CCP Homemaker, Transportation, Escort, Job Training, Counseling, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Immigration Assistance, Senior Employment, Energy Assistance, Circuit Breaker, Translations, Oral Interpretation
ASSYRIAN UNIVERSAL ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
7055 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL60626
Executive Director Homer Ashurian
CLESE Representative Awayah Isho
Phone 773-274-9262 Fax 773-274-5866
Target Ethnic Population Assyrian, Russian, Arab, Armenian, Persian
Languages Spoken by Staff Assyrian, Arabic, Armenian, Farsi, Russian, Turkish
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker, ESL Classes, Citizenship Classes, Transportation, Job Placement, Escort, Social Service Referral, Housing Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Recreation, Arts/Cultural Programs, Senior Employment, Circuit Breaker, Income Tax Preparation, Translations, Oral Interpretation
BERWYN-CICERO COUNCIL ON AGING
7222 W. Cermak Road, N. Riverside, IL60546
Executive Director Deborah Sitz
CLESE Representative Esther Izaguirre
Phone 708-447-2448 Fax 708-447-2445
Target Ethnic Population Latino
Languages Spoken by Staff Spanish, Italian, Czech, Greek
Services for the Elderly Applications for Public Assistance, CCP Homemaker, Home Delivered Meals, Circuit Breaker, Legal Assistance, Social Service Referral, CCP Adult Day Service, Energy Assistance, Elder Abuse Intervention
BOSNIANHERZEGOVINIAN-AMERICANCOMMUNITY CENTER
1016 W. Argyle, Chicago, IL60640
CLESE Representative Fadila Compara
Phone 773-784-2900 Fax 773-274-6188
Target Ethnic Population Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Languages Spoken by Staff Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian
Services to the Elderly Counseling, Cultural Programs, Social Service Referral, ESL Classes, Citizenship Assistance, Health Education, Housing Assistance, Translations, Oral Interpretation
CAMBODIAN ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS
2831 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL60625
Executive Director Kompha Seth
Phone 773-878-7090 Fax 773-878-5299
Target Ethnic Population Cambodians
Languages Spoken by Staff Khmer, Thai, Vietnamese
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker, Citizenship, ESL and Literacy Classes, Counseling, Social Service Referral, Arts/Cultural Programs, Translations, Oral Interpretation
CASA CENTRAL
1343 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL60622
Executive Director Ann Alvarez
CLESE Representative Illeana Gomez
Phone 773-645-2326 Fax 773-645-2335
Target Ethnic Population All Latino
Languages Spoken by Staff Spanish
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker, CCP Adult Day Care, Emergency Food and Clothing Distribution, Counseling, Social Service Referral, Legal Assistance, Arts, Recreation and Cultural Programs, Senior Employment Program, Foster Grandparents, Intergenerational Programs, Mental Health Services
CENTER FOR SENIORS
5320 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
Executive Director Jae Kwan Ha
CLESE Representative Young Ha
Phone 773-478-1245 Fax 773-478-4070
Target Ethnic Population Korean
Languages Spoken by Staff Korean, Japanese
Services to the Elderly CCP Adult Day Care, Transportation, Citizenship Classes, Counseling, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Recreation/Trips, Circuit Breaker, Translations
CHINESE AMERICAN SERVICE LEAGUE
2141 S. Tan Court, Chicago, IL60616
Executive Director Esther Wong
CLESE Representative Sueylee Chang
Phone 312-791-0418 Fax 312-791-0509
Target Ethnic Population Chinese
Languages Spoken by Staff Cantonese, Mandarin
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker and Adult Day Care, Respite Care, Transportation, ESL, Citizenship and Other Classes, Job Training, Counseling, Escort, Support Groups, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Health Screening, Immigration and Legal Assistance, Recreation/Trips, Arts/Cultural Programs, Senior Clubs, Title 5 Senior Employment, Energy, Senior Companion Program, Foster Grandparents, Assistance, RTA/CTA Passes, Translations, Oral Interpretation
CHINESE CONSOLIDATED BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
250 W. 22nd Place, Chicago, IL 60616
Executive Director Larry Wong
Phone 312-225-6198 Fax 312-225-1155
Target Ethnic Population Chinese
Languages Spoken by Staff Cantonese, Toysan
Services to the Elderly Congregate Dining, Home Delivered Meals, Citizenship Classes, Social Service Referral
CHINESE MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
1016 W. Argyle St., Chicago, IL60640
CLESE Representative Amy Hoskins
Executive DirectorSteve Brunton
Phone 773-784-2900 Fax 773-784-2984
Suburban office655 Pasquinelli Drive, # 202
Westmont, IL 60559 Phone 630-455-0064
Target Ethnic Population Ethnic Chinese
Languages Spoken by Staff Cantonese, Mandarin, Foochow, Putian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Tagalog, Taiwanese, 3 African dialects
Services to the ElderlyCCP Homemaker, ESL Classes, Citizenship Classes, Social Service Referral, Job Training, Health Screening, Immigration Assistance, Legal Assistance, Recreation/Trips, Arts/Cultural Programs, Senior Clubs, Circuit Breaker, Energy Assistance, RTA/CTA Passes, Translations, Oral Interpretation, Computer classes
COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY
3003 W. Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL60645
Executive Director Mark Weiner
CLESE Representative Irina Polishchuk
Phone 773-508-1328 Fax 773-508-1010
Target Ethnic Population Former Soviet Union
Languages Spoken by Staff Russian, Polish, Yiddish, German, French, Spanish, Ukrainian
Services to the Elderly Managed Community Care Program (Care Management, Adult Day Care, Homemaker), Transportation, Respite Care, Home Delivered Meals, Counseling, Support Groups, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Immigration and Legal Assistance, Senior Companion Program, Senior Clubs, Circuit Breaker, RTA/CTA Passes, Translations, Oral Interpretation
EASTER SEALS METROPOLITAN CHICAGO
120 W. Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302
CLESE Representative Laura Soteno
Phone 708-524-8700 Fax 708-524-4092
Target Ethnic Population All Latino
Languages Spoken by Staff Spanish
Services to the Elderly Counseling, Employment Services, Job Readiness Training, ESL, Computer Literacy, Social Service Referral
EDGEWATER COMMUNITY COUNCIL
6044 N. Broadway, Chicago 60660
Executive Director Sharon Danhoff
CLESE Representative Merita Mila
Phone 773-334-5609 Fax 773-334-1871
Target Ethnic Population Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian
Languages Spoken by Staff Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, Albanian
Services to the Elderly Outreach, Arts/Cultural Programs, Applications for Public Assistance, Assist with Finding Housing, Circuit Breaker, Emergency Assistance, Escort/Interpreting, Social Service Referral, Senior Clubs, Translation
EL VALOR
1850 W. 21st St., Chicago, IL 60608
Executive Director Vincent Allocco, Ph. D.
CLESE Representative Gloria Morales Curtin
Phone 312-666-4511 Fax 312-666-6677
Target Ethnic Population All Latino
Languages Spoken by Staff Spanish
Services to the Elderly Programs for adults with developmental disabilities and family members who are aging
ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO
4750 N. Sheridan Road, # 249, Chicago, IL60640
Executive Director Erku Yimer
CLESE Representative
Phone 773-728-0303 Fax 773-728-0571
Target Ethnic Population Ethiopian
Languages Spoken by Staff Amharic, Kswohili, Arabic, French, Tigringna, Oromgna
Services to the Elderly Social Service Referral, Health Education
EUROPEAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
2827 W. Division Street, Chicago, IL60622
Executive Director John Herman
CLESE Representative Regina Svinkun
Phone 773-342-5868 Fax 773-342-5533
Target Ethnic Population Romanian, Ukrainian, Polish, Latino
Languages Spoken by Staff Romanian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Polish, Russian, Spanish
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker, Food, Clothing and Furniture Distribution, Job Training, Counseling, Escort, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Immigration Assistance, Arts/Cultural Programs, Energy Assistance, Translations, Oral Interpretation
EZRAMULTI-SERVICECENTER
909 W. Wilson, Chicago, IL 60640
Executive Director Anita Weinstein
CLESE Representative Olga Prutnikov
Phone 773-275-0866 Fax 773-477-5123
Target Ethnic Population Former Soviet Union
Languages Spoken by Staff Russian
Services to the ElderlyCircuit Breaker, ESL and Citizenship Classes, Emergency Assistance, Social Service Referral, Arts/Cultural Programs, Immigration Assistance, Employment Assistance, Senior Clubs
FOREVER YOUNG SERVICES
50 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL60090
Executive Director Martha B. Litas
Phone 847-229-0001 Fax 847-229-0023
Target Ethnic Population Russian
Languages Spoken by Staff Russian
Services to the Elderly Arts/Cultural Program, Home Delivered Meals, ESL Classes, Citizenship Classes, Escort/Transportation, Senior Clubs
HAITIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
1637 N. Morse Ave., Chicago, IL 60626
Executive Director Marie Henry
Phone 773-764-2209 Fax 773-764-2669
Target Ethnic Population Haitian
Languages Spoken by Staff Haitian Creole, French
Services to the Elderly ESL and Computer Classes, Applications for Public Assistance, Immigration Assistance, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referrals, Translations, Oral Interpretation
HAMDARDCENTER FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
1542 Devon, Chicago, IL 60660
Executive Director Ruby Kahn
CLESE Representative Mersada Erovic
Phone 773-465-4600Fax 630-835-1433
Target Ethnic Population South Asian, Middle Eastern/Arab and Bosnian
Languages Spoken by Staff Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Pashtu, Arabic, Persian, Bosnian
Services to the Elderly CCP Adult Day Services, ESL and Citizenship Classes, Immigration Assistance, Case Management, Mental Health, Assistance with Health Care, Applications for Public Assistance, Socialization
HANUL FAMILY ALLIANCE
Formerly KOREANAMERICANSENIORCENTER
5008 N. Kedzie, Chicago, IL60625
Executive Director Paul Yun
Phone 773-478-8851 Fax 773-478-8552
Suburban office 1166 S. Elmhurst Rd, Mt. Prospect, IL60056
Phone 847-439-5195 Fax 847-439-5197
Target Ethnic Population Korean and other Asians
Languages Spoken by Staff Korean and Japanese
Services to the Elderly Crime Victim Assistance, Case Management, Congregate Dining, Health Promotion Seminars, CCP Homemaker, ESL, Citizenship and Other Classes, Job Training, Social Service Referral, Recreation/Trips, Arts/Cultural Programs, Energy Assistance, Circuit Breaker, RTA/CTA Passes, Translations, Oral Interpretation
HIAS CHICAGO
216 W. Jackson, # 700, Chicago, IL 60606-6921
CLESE Representatives Susan Wexler
Executive Director David Zverow
Phone 312-357-4666 Fax 312-855-3291
Target Ethnic Population Former Soviet Union
Languages Spoken by Staff Belarussian, German, Hebrew, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Yiddish
Services to the Elderly Citizenship Classes and Immigration Assistance, Social Service Referral, Intergenerational Programs, Written Translations, Oral Interpreting
HEARTLAND HEALTH OUTREACH
1015 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
Executive Director Heidi Nelson
CLESE Representative Norine McCarten
Phone 773-334-7117; Fax 773-275-9356
Target Ethnic Population Refugees from around the world
Languages Spoken by Staff Spanish, Bosnian, French, Lingala, Swahili, Arabic, Berber, Albanian, Oromania, Tigrinya, Amharic, Russian, Ukrainian
Services to the Elderly Comprehensive Mental Health Services; Psychiatric Services, Case Management
HELLENIC FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
6251 W. Touhy Ave., ChicagoIL60646
Executive Director Patty Wilson
CLESE Representative Connie Kostogiannes
Phone 773-631-5222 Fax No. 773-631-2835
Target Ethnic Population Greek
Languages Spoken by Staff Greek
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker, Chore/Housekeeping, Citizenship Classes, Food, Clothing, and Furniture Distribution, Job Training, Counseling, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Immigration Assistance, Recreation/Trips, Senior Clubs, Circuit Breaker, RTA/CTA Passes, Translations, Oral Interpreting
INDO-AMERICANCENTER
6328 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL60659
Executive Director Jay Luthra
CLESE Representative Susan Patel
Phone 773-973-4444 Fax 773-973-0157
Target Ethnic Population South Asian
Languages Spoken by Staff Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi,
Bengali, Tamil
Services to the Elderly ESL and Citizenship Classes, Counseling, Social Service Referral, Health Screening/Referral, Immigration and Legal Assistance, Arts/Cultural Programs, Senior Clubs, Translations, Oral Interpretation, Tourism Information, Adult Day Care, Computer Classes
INTERFAITH REFUGEE & IMMIGRATION MINISTRIES
4753 N. Broadway, # 401, Chicago, IL 60640
Executive Director Gregory Wangerin
CLESE Representative Oleg Malskiy
Phone 773-989-5647 Fax 773-989-0484
Target Ethnic Population Middle-Eastern, Romanian, Former Soviet Union, Refugees from around the world
Languages Spoken by Staff Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian, Bosnian, Farsi, Kurdish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Services to the Elderly ESL, Citizenship Classes, Immigration Assistance, Social Service Referral, Translations and Oral Interpreting
JAPANESE AMERICAN SERVICE COMMITTEE
4427 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL60640
Executive Director Jean Fujiu
CLESE Representative Helen Nakayama
Phone 773-275-7212 Fax 773-275-0958
Target Ethnic Population Japanese and multi-ethnic
Languages Spoken by Staff Japanese, Polish, Tagalog, Arabic, Assyrian, Spanish
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker and Adult Day Care, Transportation, Congregate Dining, Home Delivered Meals, Classes, Counseling, Support Groups, Social Service Referral, Health Screening/Referral, Arts/Cultural Programs, Translations, Interpreting, Wellness Programs
KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
4300 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Executive Director Inchul Choi
CLESE Representative Youn Hee Harm
Phone 773-583-5501 Fax 773-583-7009
Target Ethnic Population Korean
Languages Spoken by Staff Korean
Services to the Elderly Housing, Counseling, Case Management for Entitlement Programs, ESL and Citizenship Classes
LAO AMERICAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
4750 N. Sheridan Road, # 369, Chicago, IL 60640
Executive DirectorSomlith Visaysouk
Phone 773-271-0004Fax 773-271-1682
Target Ethnic Population Lao and Thai
Languages Spoken by Staff Lao, Thai
Services to the Elderly Citizenship Classes and Assistance, Escort to Appointments, Social Service Referral, Health Screening, Telephone Visiting, Translations, Oral Interpretation
LAO-AMERICAN ORGANIZATION OF ELGIN
164 Division Street #508, Elgin, IL60120
Executive Director Thomas Pravongviengkham
Phone 847-695-4505Fax 847-695-4520
Target Ethnic Population Lao
Languages Spoken by Staff Lao, Thai, French
Services to the Elderly Interpretation, Escort, Citizenship classes
LITTLE BROTHERS - FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY
355 N. Ashland, Chicago, IL 60607
Executive Director Simone Mitchell-Peterson
Phone 312-455-1000 Fax 312-604-7298
Target Ethnic Population Latino
Languages Spoken by Staff Spanish
Services to the Elderly Food Distribution, Drop-in Activities, Social Service Referral, Recreation/Trips, Arts/Cultural Programs, Intergenerational Programs, Oral Interpretation
METROPOLITAN ASIAN FAMILY SERVICES
7541 N. Western Ave., Chicago, IL60645
Executive Director Santosh Kumar
Phone 773-465-3105 Fax 773-465-0158
N Suburban office 9050 W. Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714
Phone 847-824-9414 Fax 847-824-9415
NW Suburban office127 Main St., Roselle, IL 60172
Phone 630-307-6277 Fax 630-307-6477
W Suburban office330 E. Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL60172
Phone 630-705-1208 Fax 630-705-1209
Target Ethnic Population Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Eastern European
Languages Spoken by Staff Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Bangla, Punjabi, Sindhi, Malyalam, Telugu, Bosnian
Services to the ElderlyCCP Homemaker, CCP Adult Day Services, Congregate Dining, ESL Classes, Citizenship Classes, Counseling, Escort to Appointments, Housing Assistance, Social Service Referral, Immigration Assistance, Translation, Oral Interpretation, Health Education, Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention
MIDWESTASIANAMERICANCENTER
2534 W. Devon, 2nd floor, Chicago, IL 60659
Executive Director Vandana Dalal
Phone 773-262-8650 Fax 773-262-8651
Target Ethnic Population Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshi, Nepalese
Languages Spoken by Staff Hindi, Gujarati, Sinelli, Marathi
Services to the Elderly ESL, Citizenship and Immigration Assistance, Health Education, Health Screening and Referral, Social Service Referral, Energy Assistance, Cultural Programs, Recreation, Translations, Oral Interpretation
MUSLIMWOMENRESOURCECENTER
2543 W. Devon, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL60659
Executive Director Sima Quraishi
Phone 773-764-1686 Fax 773-764-6753
Target Ethnic Population Afghani, Indian, Middle-Eastern, Pakistani, African
Languages Spoken by Staff Farsi, Pashtu, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi
Services to the Elderly ESL Classes, Translating/Interpreting, Health Education, Elder Abuse Prevention
PALATINETOWNSHIP SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL
505 South Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
Executive Director Carol Reagan
Phone 847-991-1112 Fax 847-991-9605
Target Ethnic Population: Latino and Russian-speaking
Languages Spoken by Staff: Spanish, Russian, Polish
Services to the Elderly: Applications for Public Assistance, Private Pay Adult Day Care, Circuit Breaker, Assist with Finding Housing, Home Delivered and Congregate Meals, ESL, Citizenship and Computer Classes, Employment Assistance, Escort/Interpreting, Transportation, Social Service Referral, Citizenship and Immigration Assistance, Health Education and Screening, Counseling, Arts/Cultural and Recreation Programs, Energy Assistance, Senior Clubs and Translation
POLISH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
3834 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL60641
Executive Director Joanna Borowiec
CLESE Representative Marta Pereyra
Phone 773-282-8206 Fax 773-282-1324
South Office 6276 W. Archer, Chicago, IL 60638
Phone 773-767-7773 Fax 773-767-5026
Target Ethnic Group Polish
Languages Spoken by Staff Polish, Ukrainian, German
Services to the Elderly CCP Homemaker, ESL and Citizenship Classes, Food and Clothing Distribution, Counseling, Social Service Referral, Immigration Assistance, Energy Assistance, Circuit Breaker, Oral Interpretation, Senior Club
ROMANIANAMERICANCOMMUNITY CENTER
3643 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618