AFIRE Chicago

AFIRE Chicago AFIRE is a community organization that creates spaces for Filipinx/a/os to confidently advocate for the liberation of oppressed peoples everywhere.

THAT'S A WRAP!!! 🙌🏽🎉🌺Today marks one week since we closed out AFIRE's Spring 2026 Actualizing Community cohort! Swipe to...
05/30/2026

THAT'S A WRAP!!! 🙌🏽🎉🌺

Today marks one week since we closed out AFIRE's Spring 2026 Actualizing Community cohort! Swipe to learn what this cohort is about and what topics we covered, meet this year's co-facilitator, and read closing reflections from this year's cohort alum 🎓✨

We dedicate this year's Actualizing Community to Michael Caga-anan Aguhar, Irina Zadov, and Zoya Avra Zadov-Aguhar. We will be free because it is what we truly wish to be. Makibaka at Mabuhay.🦋

We're more than halfway to our goal of $2000. Help us finish the last week of our spring fundraiser strong! It has defin...
05/28/2026

We're more than halfway to our goal of $2000. Help us finish the last week of our spring fundraiser strong!

It has definitely been busy at AFIRE - swipe right to see what we've been up to this month!

Support us in making this work sustainable. Visit giveinmay.org/story/springblossomaction2026 to donate today!



Image Description:
Five green slides with a monstera plant design in the background and text in green and black. AFIRE logo on all slides. Slide 1, 3, and 4 contain a QR code. Slide 3 contains 4 images of people at different coalition events.

Just a quick note to say our Citizenship Program is here if you or someone you know have questions about the process of ...
05/27/2026

Just a quick note to say our Citizenship Program is here if you or someone you know have questions about the process of getting your N-400 together. Stay tuned for our next workshop in August!



Image description: 2 images of printed documents in a clear, plastic, document holder

05/24/2026

Catch us out and about tabling in the community! Here at .coffee until 2p today. Swing by and say hi!



Video description: footage of a person standing and waving behind a table of AFIRE brochures, t.shirts, and handouts

We are more than halfway through our Spring fundraiser!Can you commit to making a $25 donation today?Actualizing AFIRE m...
05/19/2026

We are more than halfway through our Spring fundraiser!
Can you commit to making a $25 donation today?
Actualizing AFIRE means building our power together to create a just world where our families, loved ones, and communities are free.

Let’s keep it going! Visit our fundraiser page, share the link and QR code, e-news, and social media posts with your friends, families, and networks today!

Maraming salamat po!

Hashtags:


Image Description:
Six blue slides with a dragonfly design in the background and text in blue and black. AFIRE logo on all slides. Slide 1 and 5 contain a QR code.

It is week 2 of our Spring fundraiser and we are at about ten percent of our overall goal. Can you commit to making a $2...
05/13/2026

It is week 2 of our Spring fundraiser and we are at about ten percent of our overall goal. Can you commit to making a $25 donation today? Swipe right for more details!



Image description: 5 slides against a purple background with lavender graphics, QR codes, and text in purple and black. Three images of groups of people noted on slide 4.

What is “domestic work” and what does it have to do with the Filipinx/a/o community? Join our next Seeding AFIRE this Sa...
05/11/2026

What is “domestic work” and what does it have to do with the Filipinx/a/o community? Join our next Seeding AFIRE this Saturday 5/16 to learn more about the nature and history of domestic work and why we continue to advocate for full implementation of the IL Bill of Rights for Domestic Workers. Register at tinyurl.com/seeding-afire for event details.



Image descriptions: 3 slides against striped background of yellow, green, and light brown; all contain text in green, brown, and red; all contain Seeding AFIRE logo and seedling icon across top and AFIRE logo at bottom of slide; slide 1 and 2 contain images of people

05/06/2026

That's a wrap for AFIRE on AAA Day 2026! Our lobby and bus captains kept us on track and encouraged even when we got lost in the maze!



Reel: images and videos of a group of Filipinx/a/o people in red shirts standing around different parts of the capitol

Spring has arrived and we are unfurling from our winter selves, blossoming and stretching into new spaces and gatherings...
05/06/2026

Spring has arrived and we are unfurling from our winter selves, blossoming and stretching into new spaces and gatherings, ready to take action for our collective justice! What makes you excited for our work? The rain and sun are making way for our communities. Scroll right to learn how you can support our online fundraiser: Spring, Blossom, Action!



Image description: 8 slides against a pink background with cherry blossom graphics, QR codes, and text in rose and black. Four images of different groups of people noted on slide 9.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out to support today's citizenship workshop! Thank you for joining us today...
05/02/2026

Thank you to all of the volunteers who came out to support today's citizenship workshop! Thank you for joining us today. We'll see you at the next one!

Image:
1. Video of the workshop space just before it started
2. Images 2 - 5 of volunteers!

Address

Chicago, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17735801025

Website

http://linktr.ee/AFIREChicago

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when AFIRE Chicago posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share