Countless of ordinary Chicagoans have stepped up since August to help migrants, going beyond helping them with their basic needs such as shelter, food and clothes. They’re also making them feel welcome.
Community groups and volunteers are stepping up to assist and sometimes take into their homes new immigrants seeking refuge around the Chicago area as shelters fill up and temporary housing spaces, including shuttered schools, spark controversy.
The Little Village Community Council plans to open a mental health clinic to address the psychological effects of violence and trauma in the neighborhood.