“The Chicago is With You Task Force is committed to the values of the Welcoming City Ordinance and strives to work among a diverse set of stakeholders to serve immigrants, migrant, and refugees.”

History

The Task Force was established in 2016 to strengthen collaboration around mental health, legal services, employer diversity training, and education—ensuring the City delivers comprehensive, equitable services to immigrants, refugees, and other historically marginalized communities.

Today, the CWY Task Force is chaired by City Clerk Anna Valencia and includes representatives from city departments, sister agencies, community-based organizations, immigrant-serving groups, and other key stakeholders committed to uplifting immigrant communities across Chicago.

In February 2025, the Task Force launched four subcommittees to address emerging priorities: Change the Narrative, Business Engagement, Mental Health, and Funding.

Member Organizations

• Office of the City Clerk 
• Mayor's Office of Immigrant, Migrant, and Refugee Rights
• Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights
• Chicago Department of Transportation
• Chicago Police Department
• Chicago Public Library
• Chicago Transit Authority
• City Colleges Chicago
• Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA)
• Department of Family and Support Services
• Department of Housing
• Greater Chicago Food Depository
• Haitian American Museum of Chicago
• Indo American Center
• Instituto del Progreso Latino
• Lurie Children's Hospital
• Loyola University
• National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)
• Public Defender's Cook County
• Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP)
• The Resurrection Project
• Unite African Organization
• Unite Here Local 1

Events & Initiatives

The Chicago is With You Taskforce - Business Corridor Subcommittee is partnership with Illinois Workers in Action to organize a Know Your Right's webinar for Business Service organizations, local business owners, and employees. 

When: Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 11am-12pm

Where: Virtual 

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