
Success Story
Sara
December 2022 | Sara, Client of HACES
"HACES is the best place where people can receive support, help and services; Thanks to HACES and María Gutiérrez, my life changed tremendously."

HACES is the best place where people can receive support, help, and services; thanks to HACES and María Gutiérrez, my life changed tremendously. Last December I got sick with COVID, we ran out of food, money, and we were afraid of losing where we live, it was very distressing to know that we could lose everything at any time. Back then we had no support, our economic situation was so bad that I couldn’t even pay for the renewal of my DACA.
A friend recommended María Gutiérrez and HACES to us. I called and got an appointment quickly, María was and continues to be very nice to me, she helped a lot, and informed me I could qualify for a program that would pay my DACA renewal fee. I think this has been like a dream come true. Thanks to the financial help, I was able to obtain my DACA, when I thought there was no hope. Now I can say that this is the country of opportunities, and that we are not alone, thank you María and HACES.
More from HACES

HACES 2026 End of the Year Parent Mentor Celebration
HACES NEWS HACES End of the Year Parent Mentor Celebration June 29, 2026 | Author: Krystal Pascual The HACES Parent Mentor End of Year Celebration was held on May 26,

New Americans Initiative Civic Empowerment Award
HACES NEWS New Americans Initiative Civic Empowerment Award July, 2022 | Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) presented HACES with the

Important Update: HACES Leadership Transition
HACES NEWS A New Chapter in HACES Leadership January 13, 2026 | Author: Ivan Hernandez-Arizmendi We are pleased to share an important leadership update at HACES and to express our

Sara
Success Story Sara December 2022 | Sara, Client of HACES “HACES is the best place where people can receive support, help and services; Thanks to HACES and María Gutiérrez, my

HACES Featured on ABC 7 Chicago and PBS
HACES NEWS HACES Featured on ABC 7 Chicago and PBS July 29, 2022 | Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs ABC 7 Chicago interviews Lesley Tenorio and PBS features HACES on

Ms. Carmona
Success Story Ms. Carmona October 28, 2022 | Author: Alicia Garcia, Director of Programs “I would like to thank God for delivering me angels who helped get me through some




