Posted on 11th June 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Fliers & Posters, Information, Workshop
Bloomington IL, Citizenship, Hispanic Community Event, immigration, Immigration Project
When a Permanent Legal Resident files for citizenship, the filing fee is $680.00. Our services to screen you, fill out the application, and follow you through the whole process, with attorney supervision, is always free of charge.
IF YOU CAN SHOW ECONOMIC ELIGIBILITY, YOU MAY FILE FOR FREE – without paying the $680.00!
We would like to see how many in the Central Illinois area could apply for citizenship with this fee waiver, and so we are holding our second informational meeting this Saturday, June 18th, at 2:00 in our home office in Bloomington.
There is no need to bring anything, or to register. Just walk in!
The Immigration Project
510 E Washington St., Ste 318
Posted on 10th June 2011 by Alex Cardona in Events, Information, News
Bloomington IL, Community Event, Father Gregg Petri, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Community Organizations, St. Mary's Church
Please join Father Gregg Petri on Sunday June 12, 2011 at St. Mary’s Church (527 W. Jackson St, Bloomington) for a 1pm Mass to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination (a reception will follow the service).
As the Director of Hispanic Ministry, Father Gregg is one of our most important Hispanic community leaders and a strong partner of the Hispanic Families Work Group. We are honored to call him a friend and thank him for all his hard work over 50 years of service to his church and the community.
Posted on 6th June 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters, Information
Hispanic Community Event, Peoria, Peoria Hispanics
When: Saturday, July 30, 2011
Where: Peoria Riverfront – CEFCU Center Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Three Age Category Divisions:
Princess: 5-10 yrs. ($10 entry fee)
Juniors: 11-16 yrs. ($15 entry fee)
Adults: 17-23 yrs. ($20 entry fee)
*Contestants will be judged on appearance and presentation skills. (Gala Dress Code Only)
*Giftcard prizes will be awarded to the top three winners.
*Register Today!
For more information, please send your name, birthdate, address
and contact information to:
Nora Vargas at 309.634.6075 or email: vargasnm@yahoo.com
Posted on 15th May 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting
Bloomington IL, Community Event, Education, Hispanic Community Event, Immigration Project
The Immigration Project is a not-for-profit legal immigration services agency who participates in the New Americans Initiative program of Illinois. Because we receive funds from the State to help people apply for citizenship, there is no charge to the client for our services. (They only have the filing fee.)
If you hold a valid green card and are ready to apply for citizenship, please come to our Citizenship Information Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 21st at our home office (510 E Washington St, Suite 318, Bloomington). We will explain our services, the process, and give you a list of documents to gather in preparation.
You do not need to register or make an appointment and anyone can come who is a green card holder. You don’t need to bring anything. This is NOT a meeting for those who want Permanent Residency; rather it is a meeting for those who already ARE Permanent Residents.
The meeting should last one hour and will be conducted in English and Spanish.
Posted on 10th May 2011 by Alex Cardona in Meeting, News
Bloomington IL, HFWG Meeting, Hispanic Community Event
Our next HFWG meeting will be Tuesday May 17 at 5:30pm at Western Ave Community Center (600 N Western Ave, Bloomington, IL). An agenda will be posted later this week.
Posted on 3rd May 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Family Event, Fliers & Posters
Bloomington IL, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Community Organizations, Hispanics, Western Ave Community Center
Western Avenue Community Center (600 N Western Ave, Bloomington IL) will be hosting its first annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Saturday May 7th
6:00pm-10:00pm
Live entertainment and food will be available.
For more information call (309) 827-3794.
Para Espanol: Cinco de Mayo
Posted on 20th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events, Information, Meeting
Community Event, Community Organization, Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Community Organizations, Peoria, Peoria Hispanics
JOIN Peoria Hispanics for their Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour Thursday, May 5th, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Jimmy C’s Sports Bar & Grill (2509 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria IL) (309)681-7914
$2.00 suggested donation at the door. Proceeds to benefit the Peoria Hispanics organization.
Bring a friend. Hope to see you there!
REMINDER: The next Peoria Hispanic’s meeting will be:
Monday, May 9th, 2011
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
American Red Cross Building – Caterpillar Room.
311 W. John H. Gwynn Jr. Ave.
Peoria IL 61605
Posted on 18th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Volunteer Opportunity
Bloomington IL, Community Organization, Education, Hispanic Community Event, Immigration Project
The Immigration Project is planning an evening open house/education/fund raiser event for the Friday June 10th.
They are looking to form a Bloomington committee and try to put it together. If interested, please contact Claudia Fabian or contact her via cell 217-883-8883.
Posted on 13th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Information
Bloomington IL, Bloomington Public Library, Community Event, Education, Hispanic Community Event
El Sábado, 30 de Abril 2011, Bloomington Public Library celebrará su cuarto año de la celebración del Día de los Niños/ El Día de los Libros de 11am – 1pm.
El itinerario del día incluye bailes tradicionales mexicanos por Danca Chi Chi Meca, entrenamiento musical por Freddie Sanchez y sus 7-piezas banda mexicana, pinta-caritas por la Zoo Lady, la creación de artesanías mexicanas que incluye piñatas y flores de fiesta, y como años anteriores, el restaurante La Bamba venderá su comida.
También estará Dora la Exploradora, Hunter the Hawk y Veronica Gallegos, una futbolista local. Representativos de Community Cancer Center, Community Health Care Clinic, y el ESL de Heartland Community College estarán presentes con información bilingüe.
Posted on 13th April 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, News
Hispanic Community Event, Hispanic Students, Illinois State University
Actor, producer, director and community activist Edward James Olmos will present We’re All in the Same Gang at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 25, in the Bone Student Center Braden Auditorium (100 N University St, Normal, IL).
The presentation will be followed by an 8:15 p.m. Meet-and-Greet. The event is free and open to the public. Prior to the public lecture, Olmos will be available for a Q&A in Milner Library at 3 p.m.
