Immigrant Welcoming Center (IWC)
Pui Tak Center's Immigrant Welcoming Center (IWC) serves as a one-stop hub for Chinese immigrant families with limited English proficiency, providing Comprehensive Case Management, Community Education, and Community Alliances with cultural sensitivity and linguistic competency. As a trusted first stop for many Chinese newcomers and refugees in Chicago, our staff—many of whom are immigrants themselves—understand the challenges of navigating life in a new country, from communicating with doctors to integrating into the community. By God’s grace, we strive to help others overcome these struggles and thrive in this land of opportunity.
Our Services
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Read and translate letters (e.g. health insurance, medical bills, social security benefits)
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Fill out forms (e.g. CTA Senior Free Ride Program, Affordable Rental Housing Application, other government-funded benefits)
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Set up phone appointments (e.g. doctor’s appointment)
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Crisis intervention (e.g. carjacking, robbery)
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Assist with immigration inquiries and forms (e.g. passport application and renewal)
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Make referrals to other organizations (e.g. government departments)
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Hold webinars and events relating to cultural adjustments, immigration, health and safety
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Public Benefit Navigation
Community Service Projects
Pui Tak Center supports the well-being of the Greater Chinatown Chicago community through a variety of service projects. This includes tax assistance, flu shot events, food distribution, vaccination and other COVID-19 relief.
Contact: 312-328-7947 for an appointment
