Best LIHEAP experience ever! Margaret was wonderful: professional, knowledgeable and compassionate! The process was done quickly and efficiently! This is a good team of caring individuals and a welcoming community! As a former recruiter, I cannot appreciate this experience more. read more

I had no choice but to pay a visit to the European American Association which I had never heard of before. I needed to have electronic fingerprints taken to sit for the N-CLEX nursing exam and this was the most centrally located Chicago location for L-1 Enrollment Services (now named MorphoTrust USA, but no one uses the new name--kinda like the Sears versus Willis Tower renaming). The association is housed in an old brick home practically under the Division Street Puerto Rican arches, across from Humboldt Park (in other words, I probably wouldn't visit after dark). It's an interesting setting with an "Open" sign that is always turned to "Closed," a cat walking around the premises, people speaking European languages loudly, and signs posted all over the walls and doors. Step inside, sign the sign-in sheet, and have a seat while you wait for your name to be called. Luckily, I had an appointment through L-1's website and met with a lovely older Latina who chatted it up with me. The fingerprinting process was quick and electronic only lasting about 15 minutes. I just warn you not to use your cell phone while receiving services, there are signs all over. She handed me a brochure on the association and the services they provide to the community. To mention a few: -Fingerprinting through L-1 Enrollment Services (http://www.l1enrollment.com/state/?st=il) -Passport photos for $10 also through L-1 Enrollment Services (http://www.l1enrollment.com/state/?st=il) -Public notary (FREE, but donations are accepted) -Homecare services for the elderly -Emergency senior home repair -Low-income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) application assistance -Clean & Green neighborhood clean-up program volunteers I figured I would share on Yelp since I found EAA to be a neat community center with many languages spoken (including Spanish, Romanian, Hungarian, Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian), in addition to great local services that are available to the public. read more

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It's unfortunate that a place like this can be brought down by a single review and although it's not something I would usually write a review for I think it's worth passing the kindness that they showed me forward. I came in here last November for fingerprinting (state-level CRC) but due to a basement flood that destroyed it I had to come back for another one. Surprisingly enough the ladies working here remembered me from months ago and asked how everything was. Definitely a very friendly and helpful staff. The process to register is easy enough and Richie's review is helpful with that. I came in, asked to wait a bit (5 min tops), chatted with the workers, and then was led to the fingerprinting room. I was out within 20 min of coming in and everyone wished me well on the way out. I can't stress enough how nice these people are and I'm looking into finding out how I can contribute to their food pantry and etc. During the online registration I accidentally charged it twice ($36 x 2) and they called me right away to verify the charges and were able to refund it then and there. Notes: Right under the Division street giant Puerto Rican flag, the entrance is at the corner of this older brick building, and they have this friendly office cat (so beware if you have allergies!). read more

I have been trying to apply for government assistance with European American Association. I walked in yesterday 4/2/2019 at 4PM. The lady at the front desk (Margie or Margret is her name) stated in a very rude manor, that she could not help me because she was not allowed to go into the database after 4PM due to them being number one at what they do and that she wants to keep it that way. My response was "I thought you were to provide assistance to those in need". My gas has been off all winter and this organization is aware of it. Nevertheless I made an appointment and went on my way. As I was leaving, I bumped into a parked car, which so happened to be the lady's car that I was trying to get assistance from. 10 minutes later I received a call from Margie who called to tell me that I hit her car and hung up on me. I went back to see if the lady wanted to file a police report. (But there was no damage to her front bumper) The lady said she wants nothing to do with me and at that point I asked for the lady's boss. Meanwhile another lady by the name of Arianna approached me as if she was the security guard of this place and was forcing me to have a seat. These people have all of my information, such as where I live, where I work, and all of mine, and my children's socials. I am hopeful that maybe some type of action or even an investigation on the way these people practice their work ethic and the way people are mistreated by these people can be looked into. These people are very rude to the people trying to apply for assistance. They pick and choose who they want to help. This is really a bad organization. I will not stop until this place gets investigated and that those women get the proper training on how to treat and deal with people. read more

great hardworking european people to do all domestic chores!the best!

I had no choice but to come here because they were the only place that did fingerprinting on Fridays within the week. I needed to get my fingerprints for my CNA course that I was taking. I ended up being able to get a ten o clock appointment there. I arrived there at 10:05 due to transportation issues. I was instructed to sit down because someone else was still in an appointment getting fingerprinted Fifteen, Twenty minutes go by and then the lady apologizes to say that they are having technical difficulties with the machine because it's new and not registering the fingerprints. Thirty to Forty minutes go by and I have to use the bathroom so I go to the washroom which is located in the back of the facility. I walk in the bathroom and see a bowl full of cat food. When I come back out I see a cat roaming in the back office. Thank god that I am not allergic. An hour and a half passes and I still haven't been fingerprinted. When I ask the lady what is going on, she finally says that the woman who is charge of fingerprinting is on the phone with technical support. In my opinion this should have been done within the first half hour of the system failing. By this time the girl that is was in line behind me has already left. Top top matters off some employee's daughter comes in and bypasses the front desk without getting a pass. Now she is being yelled at by the supervisor and a huge verbal cat fight ensues. At least that was entertaining in comparison to staring at their disorganized clutter of an office. I ended up waiting two hours there and then had to leave and reschedule an appointment. The only positive thing I can say is that the lady at the front desk was nice enough to let me use the phone to reschedule an appointment. In my opinion this could have been prevented if the lady who was working had called technical support to begin with instead of waiting an hour and half to do it. What should have taken anywhere from 5-15 minutes ended up taking two hours and I left without the service I needed. I urge all of you to never come here. It is a horribly unprofessional place and you might end up leaving empty handed like I did. read more

I had a home health aide from their association for about 18 months and she was very nice, professional, honest, and helpful as well as well trained. Never any mistakes or scheduling problems and the office was caring and concerned for me the whole time as if I am their family. They tried their best to help with any troubles I had and truly had some of the nicest staff I've had the pleasure of meeting. They do a lot of positive work for the community too, God bless them. read more

Wonferful helpful women. Love the cat. That lives there and greets everyone. Sometimes. The only problem i had once a while back was when my daughter was applying to take the cna classes. Because of her age. And most likely. Her race. The lady. I talk to didnt. Believe me. When i said she was a high school graduate. And the lady. Said to me oh. We have had several come in claiming they have diplomas. Well not all young women are the same. I replied. To her. . Well my daughter took the classes and provided service for the elderly for 3 yrs. And moved on to college and recieved her criminal justice degree. She was even more motivated when she learned that she was doubted. For having a h.s diploma Because of her age. And possibly her race thank you. For allowing her. To prove not young women are all the same. She learned a lot. Working here. The women are kind. And helpful. But they should learn never to judge a book by its cover. read more