OUR MISSION
Our mission is to empower immigrant families to become full participants in their community.
OUR VISION
Our vision is an integrated community where everyone has access to opportunities and pathways to success.
MANO A MANO PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Integrating immigrant families into the U.S. healthcare system for healthier lives.
Adult learning for better job opportunities and economic prosperity.
Affordable legal services for community members to obtain their best immigration status.
Preparing children and parents for success in the U.S. school system.
Advocating for unrepresented communities & mobilizing them for civic engagement.
FOCUS ON OUR COMMUNITY
As immigration policies and enforcement actions continue to impact our communities, this initiative was created to help immigrant families stay informed, connected, and prepared with reliable information, practical guidance, and trusted community resources.
As time has passed, Mano a Mano Informa has become a trusted space for community members seeking clear and up-to-date information regarding immigration policy changes, Know Your Rights education, enforcement preparedness, support for detained community members, and available local resources.
Every first and third Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm, join the live Facebook programs where important immigration updates, community resources, and guidance are shared to help families navigate these challenging times and stay informed, connected, and protected.
INFORMADOS & CONECTADOS
At the start of the pandemic, this initiative was created to keep the community informed and connected with the latest updates on COVID-19 and the available resources in our community.
As time passed, this initiative gained popularity among community members for its content, reliability, and became a valuable source of information and connection, as the name suggests.
Every Wednesday at 4:30 pm, join the Facebook and You tube live programs where important community topics and available resources are shared with community members.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Is a flourishing and picturesque area that has become an essential part of the community. It provides a platform for learning about the fruits and vegetables grown by local members.
The garden has brought the community closer by creating a space for people to work together, build relationships, and share knowledge, stories, and experiences. Families who previously had little opportunity to interact can now do so. All are welcome in the garden!
Moreover, the garden has significantly impacted the community’s health and well-being.
The Tanda Community Fund was established by Mano a Mano in 2020 as a COVID-19 community emergency fund initiative. Anticipating this would be the only way to provide economic relief to undocumented-led households in Lake and McHenry Counties, who encountered a significant decrease in their wages as a result of the pandemic. The fund continues to help families in crisis situations, to meet their basic needs such as food, medication and emergency transportation.
In July 2022, the fund supported undocumented victims of the tragic 4th of July mass shooting in Highland Park. Since September 2022, the fund has also helped many of the new arrival families sent to Illinois from the southern border.
