
TO APPLY, FILL OUT APPLICATION FORM BELOW
Main Goal: Who are we and what do we hope to achieve together?
We are domestic workers, undocumented immigrants, seniors, women, youth and community members who work with mutual commitment to build a strong Filipino community in Chicago that advocates for immigrant rights.
Objectives: What are we specifically working towards?
Benefits: What opportunities are available to members?
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Amplifying the voice of the Filipino community for systems change in the Greater Chicago Area
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Developing leadership & building organizational ability to support those who are most affected by injustice
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Protecting the rights of all workers & undocumented immigrants through community organizing and collective action
Responsibilities: What are we willing to do as members?
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Access to information about current issues affecting our community
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Leadership & skill-building training
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A support system made up of fellow members
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A platform to have your voice be heard
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Participation as a stakeholder of the organization
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AFIRE t-shirt

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Honor AFIRE’ s Mission, Vision, & Values
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Act as an advocate for the rights of Filipinos and issues that arise in the Filipino community
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Take part in collective decision making by organizing, attending and/or facilitating membership meetings regularly
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Recruit interested new members
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Pay membership dues ($2/mo or $20 for the whole year) to support our activities and initiatives
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Take care of and support each other’s safety, wellness and health by opposing all forms of oppression including classism, racism, sexism, transphobia, homophobia, ageism, ableism, xenophobia [phobia of immigrants], and linguistic discrimination