Immigrant and Refugee Ministry
“We can all build the city of God if we welcome, protect, promote, and integrate those seeking a better life. It is not just about immigrants, but about all of us, and about the present and future of the human family. When we show concern for them, we also show concern for ourselves, for everyone; in taking care of them, we all grow; in listening to them, we also give voice to a part of ourselves that we may keep hidden because it is not well regarded nowadays.”
-Pope Francis, 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Sept 29, 2024
-Pope Francis, 105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Sept 29, 2024

The community of Old St. Patrick’s is dedicated to radical inclusivity and transformative kinship. We are called to welcome the stranger and the marginalized, to counter the divisiveness of “us vs. them” and “us vs. the other,” and to see the face of God in all people. In that spirit, the Immigration and Refugee Ministry works to assist refugees and immigrants in three main ways:
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Here are ways to help:
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Fourth Presbyterian Church
- Volunteer - If you, or someone you know, speaks Spanish and can help with translation, please consider signing up for a volunteer shift at Fourth Presbyterian Church (Michigan Ave.) HERE. Bilingual volunteers are needed Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am -12:00pm to assist with registration, helping in the food pantry and clothing shop, and speaking with families to assist with resource distribution.
- Volunteer - Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am -12:00pm, volunteers are needed to help with processing donations in the Food Pantry and Share Shop-- Spanish is not required for this role, please consider signing up for a volunteer shift HERE OR by contacting Lynn Milligan at [email protected]
- Donations - Items can be delivered/ dropped off at Fourth Presbyterian Church (126 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611) between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. Use the Chestnut Street entrance. You can use their lists of preferred food items from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Costco. You can also purchase new clothing items and have them sent directly to The Social Service Center via Amazon. These lists are set up to ship directly to Fourth Church sales-tax free: just click, pay, and ship!

Aquinas Literacy Center
General Questions? Please contact Immigration & Refugee Ministry at [email protected].
Let's work together to create communities of welcome, hospitality, safety and hope for our immigrant brothers, sisters and siblings in Christ.
- Volunteer - Help adult migrants learn English at Aquinas Literacy Center. No need to speak another language; all tutoring in English. 90 minutes/week volunteer as a tutor at 1751 W 35th Street, Chicago. Last training workshop is Saturday, June 1st, 9am-4pm. To register email: [email protected] or call: (773)927-0512.
- Volunteer - Tutor at Erie House. For more info or to volunteer, call Susana Ortiz at 872-432-2257 or email [email protected]
General Questions? Please contact Immigration & Refugee Ministry at [email protected].
Let's work together to create communities of welcome, hospitality, safety and hope for our immigrant brothers, sisters and siblings in Christ.