Partner organizations
What the parish does, what other organizations do, and how we help you reach them.
Directly at the parish
What St. Martin de Porres offers
- Food pantry
- Pastoral care and sacraments
- General guidance and referrals
- Going with you to appointments, when possible
Through other organizations
What external organizations offer
- Immigration legal advice
- Preparing and filing forms
- Specialized social programs
- Each organization sets its own requirements
Directory
Organizations that can help you
Organization we refer to
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (opens in a new tab)
The social service agency of the Archdiocese. Among other things it offers immigration legal services, food programs, and support for families and seniors.
Organization we refer to
National Immigrant Justice Center (opens in a new tab)
A Chicago-based nonprofit that provides free or low-cost legal services to immigrants.
Information resource
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) (opens in a new tab)
An Illinois coalition with know-your-rights information and a support line for immigrant families.
Official list
U.S. Department of Justice – EOIR (opens in a new tab)
The government's official list of recognized organizations and accredited representatives for immigration cases. Use it to check that whoever helps you is authorized.
Our archdiocese
Archdiocese of Chicago (opens in a new tab)
St. Martin de Porres is a parish of the Archdiocese of Chicago.