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Asylum Seekers in Illinois
In the ongoing effort to support our local, county, and state partners in the disaster proclamation for the asylum seekers from, IEMA-OHS will provide information and specifics here on this page to help share and coordinate current information.
Donations
For those wishing to make donations of goods, the City of Chicago is directing those interested to visit Chicago.gov/Support for a list of NEW items needed along with drop-off locations located citywide.
Additionally, Cook County Government has an Amazon Wish List for Cook County Health which is dealing directly with families at CCHealthFoundation.org/Amazon Wish List. Please note, donations will not be accepted directly at any of the facilities housing the new arrivals.
Information, documents, and links
Email your questions/inquiries related to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Public Information Officer Kevin Sur (kevin.sur@illinois.gov).