June 12th, 2024
Migrants Welcomed To New Portage Park Shelter: ‘You’re Our Neighbors Now’
St. Bartholomew shelter in Portage Park welcomes migrants with housing, resources, and community support. Learn how Chicago aids asylum seekers and families.
June 12th, 2024
Migrants Get 6 Months of Housing Under New Shelter Plan
Chicago opens a new migrant shelter at St. Bartholomew Church, offering six-month housing, wraparound services, and support for asylum seekers and families.
June 12th, 2024
New Chicago migrant shelter a joint effort of governments, faith organizations
Discover how Chicago’s new migrant shelter in Portage Park unites city, county, and faith groups to support families and foster community integration.
May 30th, 2024
Chicago Turkish Festival draws more than 10,000 people
Experience Chicago’s Turkish Festival—over 10,000 attendees celebrated Turkish culture with authentic cuisine, art, music, and cross-cultural connections.
May 30th, 2024
Turkish Festival takes off in Chicago, treating visitors to cultural spectacle
Experience Turkish culture at Chicago's Turkish Festival with music, food, art, and performances. Celebrate Türkiye's heritage at the Rosemont Convention Center.
May 30th, 2024
Turkish Festival kicks off in Chicago, showcasing cultural wonders
Experience the Turkish Festival in Chicago with traditional food, live performances, cultural exhibits, and film screenings at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.
May 17th, 2024
Zakat Foundation of America Airdrop for Gaza
Learn how the Zakat Foundation of America and partners delivered urgent food aid to Gaza via airdrop, supporting families amid ongoing humanitarian needs.
April 29th, 2024
Zakat Foundation of America: Opens New Office in Pakistan
Zakat Foundation of America opens its Islamabad office, strengthening humanitarian aid, social inclusion, and sustainable development for communities in Pakistan.
April 23rd, 2024
Chicagoland Migrant families expected to move into former school in May
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church partners with Zakat Foundation to open a family migrant shelter in Chicago, offering support, resources, and community care.
April 15th, 2024
City of Chicago Updates to the New Arrivals Mission
Learn how Chicago supports new arrivals with emergency shelter, funding strategies, and partnerships, addressing migration trends and humanitarian needs citywide.
April 8th, 2024
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Chicago Transforms Into Shelter for Families
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Chicago opens as a family shelter, uniting city, county, and nonprofits to support homeless families with essential services.
April 8th, 2024
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church to Serve as New Family Shelter in Intergovernmental, Interfaith Agreement
Chicago opens a new family shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, uniting city, county, faith, and nonprofit partners to support migrant families in need.
