Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago

The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago provides comprehensive community services designed to support Chinese immigrants and families throughout the Chicago, IL area. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Association offers practical assistance for new Chinese immigrants navigating life in America, including citizenship education and guidance for establishing themselves in the Chicago community. The organization addresses language barriers by helping local Chinese families with English proficiency while providing Chinese language instruction for children through their educational programs. In partnership with city agencies, the Association delivers essential services to seniors, including a Nutritious Senior Lunch Program through the City's Department on Aging, free ride certificates for seniors 65 and older via the RTA, and convenient access to ID Cards and Driver's License services through the Office of the Secretary of State. Beyond direct services, the Association actively promotes cultural exchange and understanding between the Chinese and American communities in Chicago, working to enhance Sino-American friendship and share Chinese heritage with the broader public. Founded in the 1880s and established at its current location in 1958, the Association continues its mission of uniting overseas Chinese, promoting their welfare, and conducting community services and charitable events that benefit the public interest throughout Chicago.