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💚 A heartfelt thank you to the @compassprobono Chicago team for presenting the final draft of @FLAPIllinois' national expansion plan to the Board of Directors and staff today.
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Over the past months, their time, expertise, and guidance have helped shape a roadmap that will strengthen FLAP’s impact and reach more low-wage workers across the country. 🌱
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Thank you to Naira Ahmad, Mouni Kata, John Miao, Keri Eckert, Anna Sprouse, and Clara Hawley for your support and commitment to FLAP’s mission.
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Proudly displaying @FLAPIllinois' 2026 DBF Grant Recipient plaque, Bilingual CEO Alexandra Sossa shares a message of gratitude to the DuPage Bar Foundation.
Thank you for your investment in FLAP’s work serving low-wage workers and their families in DuPage County.
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Recognizing a special milestone! 🎓
Congratulations to Fiona Mohamed, @FLAPIllinois' @KelloggSchool and Golub Capital Board Fellow on graduating from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management this weekend.
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Herer support and contributions to the Board have made a meaningful impact, and the FLAP team celebrates this exciting achievement with her.
Wishing Fiona continued success in her next chapter!
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Honored to be a recipient of the 2026 Community Grant from the DuPage Bar Foundation. Thank you to Executive Director Attorney Robert T. Rupp and the foundation for investing in @FLAPIllinois' community work in DuPage County.
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At today’s Annual Luncheon, held at the Attorney Resource Center of the DuPage County Courthouse in Wheaton, IL, Bilingual Lead of Advocacy and Community Engagement Sasha Reyes was delighted to accept the award and share the organization’s impact with leaders across the county.
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Sasha was also pleased to connect with Jennifer Seaholm and Attorney James Zurek and his daughter Andrea Neumann, during the event.
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Connecting with leaders from across Chicago, Bilingual CEO Alexandra, Bilingual Operations and Finances Specialist Jessica Rivas, and Bilingual Program Supervisor Fidelia Salazar were at the 2026 @AMPTchicago Convening today for a morning of philanthropic exchange Willis Tower.
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@FLAPIllinois joined the conversation on Donor-Advised Funds, learning from and exchanging ideas with Adriana Viteri of @ChiTrust of Chicago Run, Mekazin Alexander of BA NIA Inc., and Kate McAdams of J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
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For many in Illinois with old cannabis records, applying for a job or looking for housing can come with barriers.
Through @_IEJF's #NewLeafIllinois, @FLAPIllinois conducts outreach to connect low-wage workers with free legal assistance to explore expungement and other options.
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Think you may have an eligible record? Contact FLAP to get connected to #NewLeafIllinois’s statewide network: 888-451-3527 or info@flapillinois.org
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Leaders from organizations across the Midwest will be gathering in Milwaukee on June 18, 2026 for @HispanicFed Encuentro Midwest 2026.
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Representing @FLAPIllinois will be Bilingual CEO Alexandra Sossa and Bilingual Outreach and Intake Coordinator Juana Cordova, helping bring the experiences of low-wage workers to these important conversations.
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‼️ Free Immigration Clinic ‼️
@FLAPIllinois in partnership with @BeyondLegalAid attorneys will host a free immigration clinic serving those in the Western Suburbs.
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In-person clinic: 📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 St. Therese Parish in Aurora, 271 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
✅ To book your free appointment, call FLAP at (888) 451-3527 or email: info@flapillinois.org
This is made possible by @IL_A2J.
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It was a beautiful morning for community connection at the Robert Crown Community Center in Evanston, IL.
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As part of the Evanston Latino Coalition, @FLAPIllinois joined the Evanston Community Forum last weekend, where Bilingual Senior Outreach Advocate Adriana welcomed attendees, sharing information and resources, and connected with the community on Latino leadership and involvement.
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Gracias to DeKalb County Community Foundation for joining @FLAPIllinois for a site visit today at @ConsulMexCho mobile unit at Real Connection Church.
CEO Alexandra and Manager of Programs Claudia showed FLAP’s Know Your Rights presentations and community education in action.
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FLAP appreciates DCCF’s ongoing support in helping low-wage workers and families know their rights and have access to trust resources in DeKalb County.
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