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A Message from our Executive Leadership
We are united, we are strong, and we will not be intimidated.
Providing Expertise and Navigational Support
in Legal, Health, and Educational Services.
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HACES has Developed a "Know Your Rights" Page
Protect yourself, protect your loved ones. Share this useful resource.
Providing Expertise and Navigational Support
in Legal, Health, and Educational Services.
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Discover how the Parent Mentor Program fosters positive change through radical love!
Providing Expertise and Navigational Support
in Legal, Health, and Educational Services.
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HACES help immigrants on road to citizenship
The Lake County News-Sun published an article about our annual citizenship celebration.
Providing Expertise and Navigational Support
in Legal, Health, and Educational Services.
HACES NEWS
HACES, United Way of Lake County, and the Waukegan School District receive the Workforce Solutions Award from the State of Illinois (DCEO Departments) Illinois Workforce Partnership organization.
ATTENTION / ATENCIÓN:
As of October 28, 2025 USCIS will only be accepting electronic payments. They will no longer accept checks or money orders.
A partir del 28 de octubre de 2025, USCIS solo aceptará pagos electrónicos. Ya no aceptarán cheques ni giros postales.
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Dreamers renewed their work permits

Hours volunteered by Parent Mentors in three Waukegan Elementary Schools
Legal screenings conducted by HACES case managers
Were connected to public and community benefits, and resources

People applied for U.S. Citizenship

Community members reached in 51 outreach events
Updated as of October 2025
Dreamers renewed their work permits

Hours volunteered by Parent Mentors in three Waukegan Elementary Schools
Legal screenings conducted by HACES case managers
Were connected to public and community benefits, and resources

People applied for U.S. Citizenship

Community members reached in 51 outreach events
Updated as of October 2025
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Important Update: HACES Leadership Transition
HACES NEWS A New Chapter in HACES Leadership January 13, 2026 | Author: Ivan Hernandez-Arizmendi We are pleased to share an important leadership update at HACES and to express our sincere gratitude for the continued support of our community. HACES’ founder, Maria Elena Jonas, will be stepping back from day-to-day

Your gift was doubled on Giving Tuesday!!
HACES NEWS Your gift was doubled on Giving Tuesday!! January 30, 2023 | Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs “Here’s one example of how your generous donation is resulting in benefits: We helped 24 Applicants on Their Journey to Citizenship!” At HACES, we give our clients HOPE for a brighter future by

2019-2020 Annual Report
HACES NEWS Annual Report June 2021 | Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs Dear Friends of HACES, Thank you for taking the time to review the HACES 2019-2020 annual report. This year’s report features two milestones we have achieved amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The first milestone is that HACES is

Rafael
SUCCESS STORY Rafael December 6, 2022 | Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs “En mi opinión yo siento que la ayuda recibida desde el momento que vine a mi consulta de Ciudadanía fue muy fácil y sencilla , entendí cómo iba a ser todo mi proceso y desde ahí me

Check Out the HACES Monthly Newsletters
HACES NEWS Check Out the HACES Monthly Newsletters July 23, 2021 | Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs Beginning January of 2021, HACES has been sending subscribers a monthly Newsletter! To keep update on all the recent activities of HACES become a monthly subscriber today by signing up below. Check

