Opening borders,
uniting communities
FEDECMI, promoting the well-being of Mexicans and immigrants
Goals, Objectives
and Impact
Goals and Objectives
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Empower immigrant communities
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Provide resources and support to help immigrants integrate into society while preserving their cultural heritage.
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Promote civic engagement
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Encourage active participation in civic duties, including voting and community involvement.
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Enhance access to services
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Offer programs that improve access to education, healthcare, and legal assistance.
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Foster cultural exchange
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Organize events and workshops that celebrate and share Michoacán's rich cultural traditions.
Our Impact
As a result of lobbying efforts at the Springfield Capitol, we have managed to secure improvements in laws that benefit immigrant communities.
And thanks to funding from programs like IFRP (Immigrant Family Resources Program), NAI (New Americans Initiative), Access 2 Justice, Legislative Add-On, and the Illinois Arts Council, we achieved the following in 2025:
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205 people registered for the US citizenship workshop and around 900 people received information sessions regarding this process
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Processing over 300 IDHS applications – the Illinois Department of Human Services. Such as SNAP and health coverage for seniors, children, and pregnant women.
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Managing food donations for over 150 families
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Educational Services
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Workshops such as: first aid, digital security, housing rights, how to acquire a home, and others
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Guitar course
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Computer class for adults
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Book club
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History talks about Michoacan
Legal Assistance
Legal Clinic - West Chicago & Elgin
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Status adjustment
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Family request
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Advanced Parole
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Naturalization
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Replacement of "green card"
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U Visa
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VAWA Petition
Legal advice - Chicago
Health and Wellness
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Assistance for public aid: LINK/SNAP, Medical Card, TANF
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Appointment and paperwork management: school, medical, employment, consular, City Key ID, driver's license, US passport and more
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Marketplace (Obamacare) registration and assistance in selecting a health plan
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Individual, family and/or group therapy for LGBTQ+ populations and residents of Kane County
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Information and referrals: rehabilitation, psychological therapy, domestic violence, English classes, food bank, medical clinics, housing assistance, tax preparation, LIHEAP, WIC, Moms & Babies, VTTC, emergency medical card, and more
Cultural Events
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Celebration of Michoacán culture "Michoacán Presence"
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Folkloric ballet for children
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Art exhibitions
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Plays
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Celebration of the Purepecha Year
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Workshops: baking, embroidery, cross-stitch, piñata making, sugar skulls and Catrinas, among others
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Day of the Dead celebration
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Annual Christmas Posada
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