Programs

Joanna Chambers is smiling and wearing a black hoodie under a jean jacket. A text box reads "Helping hospitality workers get vaccinated was a great idea. It encouraged many people get back to work and created a healthy workplace. Joanna Chambers, Vaccine Squad Program Organizer"
Two women wearing face masks stand by a bulletin board, they are holding flyers about the vaccine program.

Our team worked one on one with hospitality workers and their families to connect them to the vaccine – whether that meant logistically connecting them or helping them overcome their hesitancy.  Our team visited over 100 worksites across Chicago and spoke to thousands of hospitality workers ultimately connecting over 1,000 of hospitality workers and their families to the vaccine.  We additionally worked with Chicago Public School lunch ladies to proudly advertise that they had been vaccinated to help encourage trust of the vaccine in the school communities.

Christian Rivas, wearing a green polo with glasses, is outside in a park. A text box reads "Volunteering at the new arrival's legal support made a different in their lives. It felt wholesome helping people start a better life in Chicago. Christian Rivas, HMS Host, Lead Barista Trainer, Volunteer"
Six people with arms around each other's shoulders stand in a line in front of a bulletin board with a big "Unite Here!" logo on it.
A person in a colorful face mask hands a paper to a woman and man standing on the front steps of a brick building.

During the pandemic we helped hospitality workers with finding resources during periods of lay-off. We delivered over 5,500 grocery gift cards to more than 800 hospitality workers and their families – totaling $157,000 in direct food assistance. We connected more than 70 hospitality workers with over $230,000 in rent and utility assistance.

Accessible Healthcare for Women in Hospitality