GO VOTE!
For more information on the ballot, voting locations, or general voting guidance, check out our voters guide for 2024.
Join us for an afternoon of cultural stories, oral histories, and racial solidarity through the art of storytelling! Young members of our community have been working on their stories and allyship. Listen to them as they exercise their leadership through the act of vocalizing their stories. Be a leader! Be a listener!
Saturday, March 16th
12pm - 2pm
Chinese American Museum of Chicago (238 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60616)
To register for this event, please sign up HERE.
Are you registered to vote early, but need help getting to and from the polling site? Let CBCAC help! We are providing rides to the voting station at McGuane Park between March 4th and March 18th. The round-trip journey is expected to last around one hour, and we will drop you back off at your home!
Between March 4th and 15th, rides will be available:
-Tuesday, March 5th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 8th from 9am-4:30pm
-Tuesday, March 12th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 15th from 9am-4:30pm
Give us a call at (312) 761-9738 to schedule your ride!
Are you registered to vote early, but need help getting to and from the polling site? Let CBCAC help! We are providing rides to the voting station at McGuane Park between March 4th and March 18th. The round-trip journey is expected to last around one hour, and we will drop you back off at your home!
Between March 4th and 15th, rides will be available:
-Tuesday, March 5th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 8th from 9am-4:30pm
-Tuesday, March 12th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 15th from 9am-4:30pm
Give us a call at (312) 761-9738 to schedule your ride!
CBCAC is happy to provide the community with another installment of our Digital Literacy Workshops! Welcome to our exciting event where innovation meets convenience! Join us as we introduce you to an effortless registration process with the convenience of scanning a QR code. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a curious learner, or simply eager to dive into a world of possibilities, this event promises to be an engaging experience for all. Say goodbye to the hassle of traditional sign-ups and hello to seamless participation. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and fun!
These workshops will be hosted in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Friday, March 8th
3pm - 4pm
CBCAC Office (311 W 23rd St)
If you have any questions, please send us an email at info@cbcacchicago.org. We hope to see you there!
Are you registered to vote early, but need help getting to and from the polling site? Let CBCAC help! We are providing rides to the voting station at McGuane Park between March 4th and March 18th. The round-trip journey is expected to last around one hour, and we will drop you back off at your home!
Between March 4th and 15th, rides will be available:
-Tuesday, March 5th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 8th from 9am-4:30pm
-Tuesday, March 12th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 15th from 9am-4:30pm
Give us a call at (312) 761-9738 to schedule your ride!
Are you registered to vote early, but need help getting to and from the polling site? Let CBCAC help! We are providing rides to the voting station at McGuane Park between March 4th and March 18th. The round-trip journey is expected to last around one hour, and we will drop you back off at your home!
Between March 4th and 15th, rides will be available:
-Tuesday, March 5th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 8th from 9am-4:30pm
-Tuesday, March 12th from 9am-4:30pm
-Friday, March 15th from 9am-4:30pm
Give us a call at (312) 761-9738 to schedule your ride!
🩺 Spend 2024 being as happy and healthy as possible! Come learn about community health resources with us!
📆 Saturday, February 24th 2024
⏰ 2pm-4pm
📍Chinatown Library
🩺 View demonstrations and receive resources from: The Chicago Board of Election Commissions, The Chinatown Patient Navigation Program, Midwest Asian Health Association, Northwestern's Chinatown Clinic, Senator Villenueva's Office, and State Representative Mah's office.
📣 CALLING ALL YOUTH !! 📣 APPLICATIONS CLOSING!!!
🌱 It’s time again for our Origin Youth Group Recruitment! Are you or someone you know interested in Asian American identity, advocacy, and building youth power? Promoting equity? Amplifying your voice? Origin might be the place for you!
🌱 The Origin Youth Group works to develop today’s youth and tomorrow’s leaders through project based advocacy and community work.
🌱 If you want to learn more about Origin, visit cbcacchicago.org or send us an email at origin@cbcacchicago.org
🌱 Interested in applying? Fill out our Spring 2024 Application using the QR code on our flyer, or by visiting tinyurl.com/OriginSP24! Applications close on January 17th, 2024 and our Kick-Off begins on January 27th, 2024. Once applications close, you will be contacted by an Origin staff for more information!
Are you interested in learning more about all of the resources your community has to offer? Want to learn about health insurance, how to be involved with the Police Department, or even how to open a library card? Join CBCAC and other organizations at a resource fair and speak with organizations such as Aetna, Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, the Department of Central Management Services, and more!!!
📆 Thursday, January 11th
⏰ 1pm - 3pm
📍 Chinatown Public Library
If you have any questions, please send us an email at info@cbcacchicago.org. We hope to see you there!
Attend a press conference to remember and celebrate the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act. Don't let history repeat itself. Hear from speakers such as C.W. Chan, Yan Feifang, Mabel Moy, and more.
Date & Time: Saturday, December 16th from 1pm - 2pm
Location: Chinese American Museum of Chicago. 238 W 23rd, Chicago, IL 60616
Contact: Hong Liu (312-403-8899), Grace Chan (773-405-6770), or Nancy Chen (nancy.chen@cawaleads.org)
Our Origin Youth are hosting a Teen Mental Health workshop, aimed at educating parents on how to identify and assist with the problems their teens are facing! Historically, there has been a lack of attention to AAPI mental health due to cultural stigma, language barriers, etc., and our youth want to help address the issue!
We will have a guest speaker, Melissa Wee, who is the Mental Health Clinical Manager of the Midwest Asian Health Association. Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
The workshop will take place on Saturday, December 9th from 2pm-3:30 pm at the Chinatown Branch Library 1st Floor Meeting Room. It will take place in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. You can register here
Questions? Reach out to our Origin Youth at origin@cbcacchicago.org
Help the community get into the holiday spirit by helping us to package goodie bags! We are requesting help from volunteers like you to put these holiday packages together for our community's seniors. Join is on Saturday, December 9th from 10:30am-12:30pm at the CBCAC Office (311 W 23rd St).
To register for this event, please scan the QR code below or visit the sign up sheet HERE
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | Chicago and Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment Coalition (PAVE) are hosting a 2023 Mayoral Candidate Forum. Learn about the Chicago Mayoral Candidates’ initiatives in community issues like public safety, immigration, language access, affordable housing, and Chicago Public Schools.
The Pan-Asian Voter Empowerment (PAVE) Coalition consists of 16 Asian American advocacy and direct service organizations in the Chicagoland area. Founded in 2011, the PAVE Coalition focuses on increasing voter turnout and civic participation among Asian Americans and improving the lives of Asian Americans through advocacy and policy change.
Sign up using this link for bus transportation from Haines Elementary School to Chicago History Museum
