Chicago, IL
847 women served in 2026
We speak your language
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Whether you need help with English, navigating paperwork, finding childcare, or rebuilding your career — Raíces is a place where you belong from the moment you walk in.
12+
Languages supported
Free
All services
10yr
In the community
Real women. Real stories.
This isn't a brochure. These are the people who walk through our door — and what they said when we asked them how it felt.
Marisol
Originally from Guatemala
"I learned to open a bank account on a Tuesday. That Tuesday changed everything."
Priya
Originally from India
"They helped me understand my lease. I stopped being afraid of my mailbox."
English class, every Tuesday and Thursday
Know Your Rights Guide
A plain-language guide to your legal rights — available in 8 languages. Download and keep it.
Download Free PDF
Fatima
Originally from Morocco
"My daughter used to translate everything for me. Now I call the school myself."
Daniela
Originally from Colombia
"I came with a degree and couldn't get a job. Raíces helped me understand why, and what to do."
Free childcare during all workshops
Agnieszka
Originally from Poland
"I was invisible here. Then I walked into Raíces and someone said my name correctly."
Workshop Calendar
English, job readiness, digital literacy, and more — all free, all welcoming.
See All Workshops
Yuki
Originally from Japan
"I thought I had to do everything perfectly before I could ask for help. I was wrong."
A whiteboard full of verbs — and hope
Amara
Originally from Nigeria
"The first day I came, I sat in the corner. By the third visit, I was helping someone else."
Crisis Hotline & Support
If you need immediate help — housing, safety, or medical — call our partner line. 24/7, multilingual.
1-800-RAICES-1
Valentina
Originally from Venezuela
"I came with two suitcases and a lot of fear. Raíces gave me a map."
Every Thursday: Open Office Hours
Find help in your language.
Filter by the language you're most comfortable in, then by what you need. Every resource is free.
1. Choose your language
2. What do you need help with?
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Immigration Legal Clinic
Free consultations with certified immigration attorneys. Walk-ins welcome on Wednesdays.
Emergency Housing Line
If you or your family need shelter tonight, call this number. A real person answers 24/7.
WIC & SNAP Enrollment Help
We help you apply for food assistance programs — no judgment, no immigration questions asked.
English for Adults (Beginner)
Start from zero. Classes meet twice a week in the evenings. Free childcare available.
Credential Recognition Support
Understand how to get your foreign degree or license recognized in Illinois.
Free Medical Interpreter
We connect you with a medical interpreter for doctor appointments, free of charge.
Know Your Rights (PDF)
Plain-language guide to your rights at work, with police, and at school. Free download.
Job Search & Resume Workshop
Learn how to write a US-style resume and practice interview skills in a safe space.
The kettle is on. Pull up a chair.
You don't need an appointment. You don't need to explain yourself. Just walk in — or send us a message and we'll find someone who speaks your language.
Address
1847 W. 18th Street Chicago, IL 60608
Open Hours
Mon–Fri: 9 AM – 6 PM Sat: 10 AM – 3 PM
Phone
(312) 555-0194 Hablamos español · We speak your language
Send us a message
We'll respond within 24 hours, in your language.