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Chicago’s First Elected School Board Candidates Meet the Community at Pui Tak Center

October 14, 2026

On Saturday, October 10, more than 50 Chinatown and Bridgeport neighbors gathered at Pui Tak Center for a community forum with candidates for the Chicago Public Schools Board of Education.

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From Teacher to Donor: Kim Phan on Why CASL’s Teens Need More Support

October 8, 2026

Kim Phan moved to Chicago in 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, holding a master’s degree in Chinese and Asian studies and a desire to work with the […]

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Why Your Vote Matters: Key Dates for the 2026 General Election

October 5, 2026

At CASL, we see every day how policy decisions — on immigration, workforce development, health care, and older adult services — shape the lives of the people we serve. Elections […]

Cook County Health Stronger Together 2026

Learning in Community — What We Shared, What We Learned

October 1, 2026

This fall, our staff spent time with other nonprofits, researchers, funders, and public officials to learn and advocate how to better serve clients directly — sharing what we’ve learned, and […]

Older Adult Looking Out Window

Guide to a Happier Later Life: Inside CASL’s Depression Awareness Workshop for Seniors

September 29, 2026

Every September, National Suicide Prevention Month gives organizations like CASL a moment to pause and highlight the work happening year-round to support older adults’ emotional wellbeing.

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CASL’s Response to the Amtrak Community Meeting

September 23, 2026

On September 17, CASL representatives, including CEO Paul Luu, attended the community meeting on Amtrak’s proposed maintenance facility.

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2026 ChangeInSight Data Equity Summit: Meet Our Panelists

September 21, 2026

AI is already changing your nonprofit. Meet the panel talking about what’s next.

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Elders Reflect on Mid-Autumn Festival, and What Community Means When You’re Far From Home

September 17, 2026

For generations of Chinese families, Mid-Autumn Festival is a night built entirely around gathering, when the whole rhythm of a neighborhood bent toward the same moon.

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Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2026

CASL recognizes the many contributions the Hispanic community has made to the histories, industries, and cultures of the United States—this heritage month and all year long.