Upcoming Events
Tagalog 101 Spring 2025
Tagalog 101 offers space to learn the foundational aspects of conversational Tagalog. The Spring session will take place over the course of 8 weeks, starting on Tuesday, March 18 and ending on May 6. Classes are held in person from 6-8pm. A 1-hour homework review space will be held virtually on Thursdays once the in-person Tuesday classes begin. Registration needed.
Asian American Action Day (AAA Day!)
AFIRE is going to Springfield on April 30, will you join us?! The Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition and Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago will hold the 12th Asian American Action (AAA) Day at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL on April 30! Over 400 Asian American community members participate annually to rally and meet with elected officials at the state capitol to demand better solutions for our communities. Register today!
North Collaborative Citizenship Workshop April 26, 2025
The North Collaborative Citizenship Workshop is a monthly opportunity for eligible green card holders/permanent residents aged 18 and over in the State of Illinois to meet with legal representatives and receive N-400 application assistance as part of the naturalization process. These workshops ensure applicants seeking naturalization are properly prepared for the citizenship interview process. Please call 773.580.1025 to register for the workshop!
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Session April 22, 2025
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Sessions are free services that allow those interested in applying for citizenship to receive assistance in filling out pre-registration forms and gathering needed documents and information. They are held at the AFIRE office from 12 - 2p on the Tuesday prior to the next scheduled Citizenship Workshop. Please call 773.580.1025 to schedule an appointment.
Seeding AFIRE - Part 2
We each hold complex perspectives of the world, influenced by various kinds of information that are more accessible to us than ever before. What kinds of information do we pay attention to and share with one another? How do our lived experiences shape how we understand the information we send and receive? In this increasingly polarizing time, how do the ways we receive and pass information shape the world around us?
AFIRE is collaborating on a research study with FYLPRO, Tayo Help, and Dr. Rachel Kuo of the University of Wisconsin-Madison to explore these questions through a 2-part series of facilitated discussions held in Seeding AFIRE. Part 1 is on March 15 and Part 2 is on April 12. Registration required.
We Power Care: The World Stops Without Us NDWA Virtual Assembly April 10 - 13, 2025
We know that no one moves alone. Our power is in our care, our strategy, and our solidarity. Together, we don’t just gather— we build. We strengthen the networks that sustain families, communities, and entire industries. The National Domestic Workers Alliance and Care in Action 2025 National Assembly will bring together over 1,200 domestic worker leaders, organizers and partners to honor our power, sharpen our vision, and drive the momentum forward. Can’t make it to D.C.? Join virtually for live hosts and interactive discussions! Register required.
Into the Weeds: Understanding the Budget
With recent talks of “cutting inefficiencies in the budget”, it is important to understand how the budget works, and how it plays a role in developing solutions that impact our families and communities every day. Senator Graciela Guzmán and Alder Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez (33rd Ward) get into the weeds with us. Please RSVP! Light snacks will be provided.
Seeding AFIRE - Part 1
We each hold complex perspectives of the world, influenced by various kinds of information that are more accessible to us than ever before. What kinds of information do we pay attention to and share with one another? How do our lived experiences shape how we understand the information we send and receive? In this increasingly polarizing time, how do the ways we receive and pass information shape the world around us?
AFIRE is collaborating on a research study with FYLPRO, Tayo Help, and Dr. Rachel Kuo of the University of Wisconsin-Madison to explore these questions through a 2-part series of facilitated discussions held in Seeding AFIRE. Part 1 is on March 15 and Part 2 is on April 12. Registration required.
North Collaborative Citizenship Workshop March 1, 2025
The North Collaborative Citizenship Workshop is a monthly opportunity for eligible green card holders/permanent residents aged 18 and over in the State of Illinois to meet with legal representatives and receive N-400 application assistance as part of the naturalization process. These workshops ensure applicants seeking naturalization are properly prepared for the citizenship interview process. Please call 773.580.1025 to register for the workshop!
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Session Feb 25, 2025
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Sessions are free services that allow those interested in applying for citizenship to receive assistance in filling out pre-registration forms and gathering needed documents and information. They are held at the AFIRE office from 12 - 2p on the Tuesday prior to the next scheduled Citizenship Workshop. Please call 773.580.1025 to schedule an appointment.
PAVE Legislative Agenda Launch
Please join members of the Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition for the launch of this year's legislative agenda. This event is an opportunity to learn about our priority proposals, ask questions, and more! Participants will hear directly from speakers about the impact of passing legislative agenda and have a chance to connect further to the proposed policies through storytelling prompts and art-making. RSVP here!
General Member Meeting February 2025
AFIRE’s first General Member (GM) meeting this year. We will have discussions surrounding current events. Updates will be provided on current programs and upcoming events. RSVP required!
Citizenship Workshop January 2025
The Citizenship Workshop is a monthly opportunity for eligible green card holders/permanent residents in the State of Illinois to meet with legal representatives and receive N-400 application assistance as part of the naturalization process.
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Session January 2025
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Sessions are free services that allow those interested in applying for citizenship to receive assistance in filling out pre-registration forms and gathering needed documents and information. They are held at the AFIRE office prior to the next scheduled Citizenship Workshop.
AFIRE Closed For Winter Break
The AFIRE office will be closed from 12/16/24 - 01/05/25 and will reopen on Monday January 6 of the new year. Let’s have some rest before starting strong in 2025!
GoldenAgers Recital & Volunteer Appreciation!
Join us for our GoldenAgers Recital and Volunteer Appreciation gathering on Saturday Dec 14 from 11a - 3p at the HANA Center! Make merry with a performance by our GoldenAgers, connect with our team of staff, board, and volunteers, and hang tight for some open mic and karaoke!
Make sure to RSVP so we can order enough food! Visit tinyurl.com/afire-recital or scan the QR code.
AFIRE 2024 End-of-Year Giving Campaign
We're nearing the end of the ‘ber months and it has been quite a ride. The world looks a lot different at the close of 2024 than it did a year ago.
With the incoming administration, we expect challenges we have faced previously, as well as those we have not yet anticipated. We were here with and for our community during the first Trump administration and we're going to be here for you again. Connection, collaboration, and digging in deep will be key to ensuring the sustainability of this work and we need your help to make it happen.
We have set up an end-of-year-giving campaign with a goal of $3000 that will run from December 1 - 31, 2024. AFIRE Chicago can reach this goal with your support and continue to foster Seeding AFIRE, Tagalog 101, AAA Day, and many other spaces and opportunities that grow our community, advocacy, and critical understanding. Please consider donating by visiting tinyurl.com/AFIRE-EOY-2024.
Citizenship Workshop
The Citizenship Workshop is a monthly opportunity for eligible green card holders/permanent residents in the State of Illinois to meet with legal representatives and receive N-400 application assistance as part of the naturalization process.
CAP Session
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Sessions are free services that allow those interested in applying for citizenship to receive assistance in filling out pre-registration forms and gathering needed documents and information. They are held at the AFIRE office for two weeks prior to the next scheduled Citizenship Workshop.
CAP Session
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Sessions are free services that allow those interested in applying for citizenship to receive assistance in filling out pre-registration forms and gathering needed documents and information. They are held at the AFIRE office for two weeks prior to the next scheduled Citizenship Workshop.
Citizenship Workshop
The Citizenship Workshop is a monthly opportunity for eligible green card holders/permanent residents in the State of Illinois to meet with legal representatives and receive N-400 application assistance as part of the naturalization process.
Para sa Kultura Night Market
AFIRE is tabling at Para sa Kultura!
Join us for a night of Filipino culture, food, music and fun at Oakton College! Experience the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavors of the Philippines as you stroll through our night market. Try traditional or elevated Filipino food, shop for handmade crafts, and enjoy live performances showcasing the rich heritage of the Filipino community.
CAP Session
Citizenship Application Preparation (CAP) Sessions are free services that allow those interested in applying for citizenship to receive assistance in filling out pre-registration forms and gathering needed documents and information. They are held at the AFIRE office for two weeks prior to the next scheduled Citizenship Workshop.
Filipino-American History Month Online Fundraiser
October is Filipino-American History Month (FAHM), and we invite you to support AFIRE’s Fall Fundraising Campaign goal to raise $2,500. Any donation amount to AFIRE is an investment in all of us!
Please consider donating to AFIRE at tinyurl.com/afire-donate and be sure to share with your friends and family. Maraming salamat po kayo!