March 2025 immigration news updates are here. Please note that this information is current as of 3/25/2025, but immigration policies can change rapidly. Always consult a trusted, licensed immigration attorney if you have any questions about your spec
March 2025 immigration news updates are here. Please note that this information is current as of 3/25/2025, but immigration policies can change rapidly. Always consult a trusted, licensed immigration attorney if you have any questions about your specific immigration case.
Join us along with our partners Alianza Americas, Wayfarer Foundation, and Inmovilidades for a documentary screening of, el digno retorno, produced and directed by deported and returned persons in Mexico. There will also be a discussion after the scr
Join us along with our partners Alianza Americas, Wayfarer Foundation, and Inmovilidades for a documentary screening of, el digno retorno, produced and directed by deported and returned persons in Mexico. There will also be a discussion after the screening to go more in depth on the deportation experience and how we can support right now. Saturday, April 5 at 7:00 PM Wayfarer Theatre in Highland Park Tickets: https://www.wayfarertheaters.com/movie/el-digno-retorno/
In partnership with Angel’s Boxing Academy and Illinois Workers in Action we bring you Rise and Lead a leadership program dedicated to empowering and supporting young leaders in becoming agents for positive change in their communities. This pro
In partnership with Angel’s Boxing Academy and Illinois Workers in Action we bring you Rise and Lead a leadership program dedicated to empowering and supporting young leaders in becoming agents for positive change in their communities. This program will be for those ages 18-30. If interested, please fill out the interest form in our bio! Applications close April 19th. If you have any questions you can reach out to: kalvarez@centerforimmigrantprogress.org. Interest form: https://forms.gle/XGwqSngzoSncQGY89
Here's a sneak peek at our KYR presentation we will be uploading soon! Stay tuned!
Join us this Saturday for KYR resources fair, a collaboration between various immigrant-serving organizations! ¡Únase a nosotros este sábado para la feria de recursos KYR, una colaboración entre varias organizaciones que s
Join us this Saturday for KYR resources fair, a collaboration between various immigrant-serving organizations! ¡Únase a nosotros este sábado para la feria de recursos KYR, una colaboración entre varias organizaciones que sirven a inmigrantes! 9:00am - 1:00pm University Center of Lake County 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, IL 60030
CIP celebrates Women's History Month and the vital leadership women provide to communities around the globe. As a women-founded organization, we are committed to recognizing and supporting the continued growth of female leaders.
CIP celebrates Women's History Month and the vital leadership women provide to communities around the globe. As a women-founded organization, we are committed to recognizing and supporting the continued growth of female leaders.
Muchas organizaciones que brindan servicios a inmigrantes se han unido para brindarle un día de empoderamiento y apoyo. Este evento ofrecerá: presentación sobre sus derechos consulta individual sobre inmigración asistencia
Muchas organizaciones que brindan servicios a inmigrantes se han unido para brindarle un día de empoderamiento y apoyo. Este evento ofrecerá: presentación sobre sus derechos consulta individual sobre inmigración asistencia con planes de emergencia servicios de notario gratuitos cuidado de niños supervisado y más
Many immigrant-serving organizations have come together to bring you a day of empowerment and support. This event will be offering know your rights presentation individual immigration consultation emergency plan assistance Free notary services Sup
Many immigrant-serving organizations have come together to bring you a day of empowerment and support. This event will be offering know your rights presentation individual immigration consultation emergency plan assistance Free notary services Supervised childcare And more
Our community member Karina from the CIP team shares how she has been feeling amidst the challenges we are all currently facing particularly in the immigrant community. If you would like to share your voice dm us and let us know! Karina, miembro de nuestra comunidad y miembro del equipo CIP, comparte cómo se ha sentido en medio de los desafíos que todos enfrentamos actualmente, particularmente en la comunidad inmigrante. Si desea compartir su opinión, envíenos un mensaje directo y háganoslo saber.
Join us for our next community event! #waukegan #lakecounty #community #centerforimmigrantprogress
March 2025 immigration news updates are here. Please note that this information is current as of 3/25/2025, but immigration policies can change rapidly. Always consult a trusted, licensed immigration attorney if you have any questions about your spec Join us along with our partners Alianza Americas, Wayfarer Foundation, and Inmovilidades for a documentary screening of, el digno retorno, produced and directed by deported and returned persons in Mexico. There will also be a discussion after the scr In partnership with Angel’s Boxing Academy and Illinois Workers in Action we bring you Rise and Lead a leadership program dedicated to empowering and supporting young leaders in becoming agents for positive change in their communities. This pro
Here's a sneak peek at our KYR presentation we will be uploading soon! Stay tuned!
Join us this Saturday for KYR resources fair, a collaboration between various immigrant-serving organizations! ¡Únase a nosotros este sábado para la feria de recursos KYR, una colaboración entre varias organizaciones que s CIP celebrates Women's History Month and the vital leadership women provide to communities around the globe. As a women-founded organization, we are committed to recognizing and supporting the continued growth of female leaders. Muchas organizaciones que brindan servicios a inmigrantes se han unido para brindarle un día de empoderamiento y apoyo. Este evento ofrecerá: presentación sobre sus derechos consulta individual sobre inmigración asistencia Many immigrant-serving organizations have come together to bring you a day of empowerment and support. This event will be offering know your rights presentation individual immigration consultation emergency plan assistance Free notary services Sup
Our community member Karina from the CIP team shares how she has been feeling amidst the challenges we are all currently facing particularly in the immigrant community. If you would like to share your voice dm us and let us know! Karina, miembro de
Join us for our next community event! #waukegan #lakecounty #community #centerforimmigrantprogress

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6-Day Journaling Challenge

Join this transformative 6-day journaling challenge to help you explore the depths of your identity, values, and beliefs. Each day, you’ll engage with thought-provoking questions, provided in video form by Karina, encouraging self-reflection and personal growth. At any point in your journey, this challenge will empower you to take meaningful steps toward self-discovery and alignment.

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Join CIP's 6-DAY Journaling Challenge! This challenge starts on Monday! Sign up to get notified when we post our daily video! We will also be hosting a virtual journaling session focusing on helping you process the unprocessed relating to immigration.

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Day 1 | Values, Morals, and Beliefs
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6-Day Journaling Challenge

Day 1 Questions

Are these beliefs, values, and morals truly yours?

What are your values, morals, and beliefs about life?

How are your beliefs connected to those morals and values you have?

Where did these come from?

Who or what influenced you?

Are these beliefs, values, and morals truly yours?

Are you aligned with your values and morals?

Do your actions reflect your values and morals? How? Why or Why not?

What can you do to feel more aligned with your values and morals?

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Day 2 | Roles and Identity
6-Day Journaling Challenge
6-Day Journaling Challenge

Day 2 Questions

How can you redefine or let go of certain roles to create more space for yourself?

Day 2 questions

What are your various roles (labels/identities)? (mother, sister, student, friend, etc)

What roles and responsibilities (labels/identities) were placed on you and which ones did you choose?

How do you feel about these roles and responsibilities (labels/identities)?

Are there any roles or responsibilities that you feel are no longer serving you?

How can you redefine or let go of certain roles to create more space for yourself?

Are there any new roles or responsibilities that you would like to take on?

How can you align your roles and responsibilities with your values and goals?

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Day 3 | Self-perception and Authenticity
6-Day Journaling Challenge
6-Day Journaling Challenge

Day 3 Questions

When do you feel most authentically you?

Day 3 of 6-day journaling challenge questions

How have outside sources influenced your self-perception? (school, society, family, friends)

How do you treat yourself? (kindness, compassion, mean)

Why?

What do you honestly think about yourself?

When do you feel most authentically you?

How do you invest in yourself? (if you don't, why not and how should you invest in yourself?)

How do you want to grow and evolve?

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Day 4 | Intersecting Identities
6-Day Journaling Challenge
6-Day Journaling Challenge

Day 4 Questions

What parts of you do you hide the most and why?

Day 4 of 6-Day Journaling

What are the most important parts of your identity? (culture, gender, nationality, etc)

What part of your identity are you most proud of? Why?

What part of your identity have you struggled with the most? Why?

What parts of you do you hide the most and why?

What parts do you express the most and why?

How do you navigate intersections of identity, such as being a woman of color or a queer person of faith?

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