Open Communities

Have an immigration question or need help with a tricky case? Join Indo-American Center for their free Immigration Law Open Houses on October 8 or October 29.

Thinking about buying a home? Want to know how to access downpayment assistance programs? Curious about all the steps and people involved?

We're hosting a free virtual workshop from 9:30am to 1:30pm on Saturday, October 17!

Registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-become-a-homeowner-virtual-workshop-tickets-2002235782123?aff=erelpanelorg

📝 Vamos a presentar el mismo taller en español en nuestra oficina en Evanston el sábado 5 de diciembre.

248 votes! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who voted for Open Communities in the Jackie Mack & More-Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Commission Mission Awards and shared the opportunity with your friends, families, neighbors, and networks!

While we didn’t receive an award this year, 248 people showed up for Open Communities, and that means so much to us.

Every vote, post, share, email, and conversation helped introduce more people to Open Communities and our work to ensure everyone has access to safe, stable housing.

You helped spread our mission, and grow our community of supporters.

Thank you for showing up for Open Communities! 💙💚

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

My work at Open Communities goes far beyond celebrating Hispanic Heritage for a single month. To me, it represents an ongoing commitment to our community throughout the year.

I feel honored and privileged to be able to serve people who need our services and who often feel more comfortable expressing themselves in Spanish. Because it's not just about the language we speak; it's about really seeing people, listening to their stories, and trying to understand them from their essence, their experiences, and their needs.

At the same time, it is beautiful to see how in many parts of the country Hispanic Heritage Month becomes an opportunity to raise the visibility of our Hispanic community, honor our contributions, and recognize that we are a fundamental part of the history, present, and future of our country.

This year, more than ever, I want to raise my voice and tell my community: Let us not lose faith or hope. Together we are stronger.

- Mayra Moreno

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¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

Mi trabajo en Open Communities va mucho más allá de celebrar la Herencia Hispana durante un solo mes. Para mí, representa un compromiso continuo con nuestra comunidad durante todo el año.

Me siento honrada y privilegiada de poder servir a las personas que necesitan nuestros servicios y que muchas veces se sienten más cómodas expresándose en español. Porque no se trata solamente del idioma que hablamos; se trata de realmente ver a las personas, escuchar sus historias y tratar de entenderlas desde su esencia, sus experiencias y sus necesidades.

Al mismo tiempo, es hermoso ver cómo en muchas partes del país el Mes de la Herencia Hispana se convierte en una oportunidad para elevar la visibilidad de nuestra comunidad hispana, honrar nuestras contribuciones y reconocer que somos una parte fundamental de la historia, del presente y del futuro de nuestro país.

Este año, más que nunca, quiero alzar mi voz y decirle a mi comunidad: No perdamos la fe ni la esperanza. Juntos somos más fuertes.

- Mayra Moreno

The first of 3 Financially Empowered workshops is coming up on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Robert Crown.

Free registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/financially-empowered-part-1-of-3-life-insurance-awareness-month-tickets-2000185544808

Evanston Public Library to Host "Financially Empowered" Series
Session 1: Life Insurance: More than a Death Benefit
Wednesday, September 23, 6-7:30 p.m.
Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main Street

The Evanston Public Library, in collaboration with New York Life, is hosting a series of programs focused on financial wellness. The first session, on September 23, will help participants understand how life insurance protects loved ones and supports financial goals.

You'll Learn:
🗒️Why life insurance is a critical part of your financial plan
🗒️Term vs. permanent life insurance - what's the difference?
🗒️How much coverage may be right for you
🗒️Common misconceptions and important facts

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! ¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

Open Communities would not be who we are without the love, achievement, support, and brilliance of our Latine communities across the north and northwest suburbs. We look forward to sharing more as we celebrate this year's theme “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together" from September 15 to October 15.

Open Communities no sería lo que es sin el amor, los logros, el apoyo y el talento de nuestras comunidades latinas en los suburbios del norte y noroeste. Nos entusiasma compartir más información mientras celebramos el tema de este año: “Cambio pionero: Forjando el Futuro en Conjunto”, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre.

In the US, it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their national origin.

This means that landlords can’t treat renters differently because of where they were born, their culture, language, or accent.

If you or someone you know is experiencing housing discrimination, please call or email us: (847) 501-5760 or [email protected]

Hispanic Heritage Month is coming up! Who will we see at Latinos en Evanston North Shore - LENS's celebration on Sunday the 20th?

It's at the Levy Senior Center from 1:30pm-7:00pm and everyone is invited!

We will be at a few workshops with Family Focus Evanston and the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy this month to talk about fair housing rights and national origin.

- el 16 de septiembre será en español en Family Focus
- September 23 will be on Zoom with the Moran Center (Register: www.bit.ly/ocmoran)
- September 24 will be in English and Kreyòl at Family Focus

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