Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.



The Women's Empowernment Program's (WEP) mission is to meet the specific needs of refugee and immigrant women. The WEP strives to help women become self- sufficient while also fostering community building. From decreasing social isolation and facilitating clients' achievement, to increasing English language skills and enhancing employability, WEP works in partnership with women to help empower their integration into mainstream US culture with respect to their traditions, culture, and religious beliefs.

 

News and Events

 The ladies of New Hope Womens Sewing Cooperative are still hard at work making an ever growing variety of items to choose from! Please check the website to see upcoming sidewalk sales or craft fairs.   

In other programming for the Spring of 2009 the Women's Empowerment Program is offering a variety of classes, workshops and field trips. 

 

COOKING CLASS will be offered on July 15, and then in August from 9:15-12pm.  Classes will be held at Whole Foods on Halsted, please meet at the Interfaith office at 9:15. 

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS include Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on July 10th at Pan African Association at 10am, and on July 24th, How to ride the CTA - 9:30 at Interfaith office

UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS include a beach party on June 26th.  Meet at 1545 W. Morse at 9:30am.

  Our PRODUCTS are now available on line, and in person.  Feel free to make an appointment to visit the sewing class and view our one of a kind, unique products, all made by our refugee ladies in Chicago.