MISSION

HANA Center builds the power of Korean, Asian American, and multiethnic immigrant communities in Chicagoland through social services, education, culture, and community organizing to advance human rights.

VISION

We work to build a world in which low- and middle-income, immigrant, people of color, and marginalized communities are working together to support vulnerable people and transform cultures, power relationships, systems, and policies to achieve racial, economic, and social justice for all.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Live Right. Know Your Roots. Live Strong. Live Together.

SHARED VALUES

Strengths-Based Approach

All people have strengths that they can draw upon to achieve their full potential. Therefore, we partner with those who seek our services.

Human Rights

All people have dignity, regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, class, ability, age, immigration status, and other barriers that may prevent them from exercising their full rights. Therefore, we can address the root causes of injustice by uplifting the collective voices of those most impacted by social, economic, and racial inequities.

Togetherness

The more we share struggle, the smaller it becomes; the more we share joy, the bigger it becomes. Therefore, we encourage people to pull together within our organization, as well as to partner with other organizations, institutions, and our community members.

Comprehensive Offerings

A holistic, understanding, and compassionate approach to building community power. Therefore, our programs are rooted in four pillars: social services, community organizing, culture, and education.