The Erie Associates Board - An Evening at Goose Island Brewery

The Chicago Latino Network is proud to support
The Erie Associates Board - An Evening at Goose Island Brewery

Over the last 138 years, these are just some of the different ways that people have been welcomed to Erie Neighborhood House. Erie has assisted thousands of immigrants who have come to Chicago by providing a community center, educational programs and resources that help them connect with their new home. Today, the population Erie serves is primarily Latino, and each year, Erie provides services for over 5,000 low income individuals and families.

Goose Island is happy to welcome supporters of Erie House to its brewery. The event will feature: brewery tours, including a beer tasting; 2 open bars featuring Honker's Ale, 312, and Summertime Kolsch; and, a buffet with BBQ chicken sandwiches, pulled pork, veggie burgers and pub chips.

Proceeds from the Goose Island event will support Erie's programs. One of the vital programs at Erie House is the Citizenship Program, which assists Legal Permanent Residents who want to become United States Citizens achieve that dream. Erie hosts citizenship workshops and provides one-on-one tutoring for students preparing for their citizenship exam. Erie needs volunteers to help at workshops and prepare students for their citizenship exams. If you want to learn more about our Citizenship program, click here.

In July 2007, the application fee to apply for United States Citizenship increased by 70% from $400 to $675. That $275 increase has made it impossible for many people to submit their citizenship applications. Right now, Erie has 50 individuals and families waiting to apply for U.S. Citizenship only because they cannot afford the application fee.

We need your support to help these people achieve their dream of becoming U.S. citizens. Come on June 26th to learn more!

Thursday, June 26, 2008
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Goose Island Brewery
1800 W. Fulton St.
Chicago, IL

$25 by June 25th, $30 at the door. Click here to register.