“That’s just always been my passion, helping families maintain their mother tongue or their native language, in addition to obviously learning English to be successful in this country.” https://bit.ly/3yb3aLs #MEXtalksMonday
Latinos Progresando
Legal Services
Chicago, Illinois 5,902 followers
Family. Community. Progress.
About us
Latinos Progresando’s mission is to deliver high-quality information and resources for people to build secure, healthy, and productive lives. Founded in 1998, today, Latinos Progresando: • has built the largest Latino-led, family-based immigration legal services program in the State of Illinois, including an initiative focused on immigrant victims of domestic violence; • runs Teatro Americano, a theater ensemble and arts education program; • provides tuition assistance to deserving young students through the Dr. Angela Perez Miller Scholarship Fund; • convenes The Marshall Square Resource Network, a 30-organization coalition working to transform Chicago’s southwest side.
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http://www.latinospro.org
External link for Latinos Progresando
- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Immigration Legal Services, Performing Arts Education, Community Development, and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Locations
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Primary
2724 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60608, US
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3030 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, Illinois 60623, US
Employees at Latinos Progresando
Updates
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Latinos Progresando has an exciting opportunity to join our growing team. We are currently hiring for a Chief Development Officer. Review the description, apply and share: https://lnkd.in/gJ9hDZFB
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Join us for this info session to learn about how the new immigration executive order could impact the community you serve! Register here: https://bit.ly/3WA44KT
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As July comes to an end, we are taking time to celebrate one year in our Community Center! From our ribbon cutting ceremony, to our holiday drive, to celebrating new SEL programming, there is never a boring day in our office! We are excited to see all the ways our community center will be used in the next year.
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Our Latinos Progresando Summer Camp 2024 has been unforgettable! Our kids participate in weekly field trips, art projects, board games, and exciting outdoor activities. A highlight is the “sport of the week” program, where campers learn the fundamentals and compete in a thrilling all-camp Friday tournament. A special thanks to the Chicago History Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Field Museum for their help in exploring the city and making this summer special for our participants!
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Join us for our 12th annual MEX talks: OWN IT! on 10/10 at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance to see Gary Acosta, Melinda Brennan , Oswaldo Alvarez, Giovanna González, CIPM, and Joseph Perez, aka Sentrock. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ewGG_v6
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Senator Durbin was in the neighborhood today, and spent some time at Latinos Progresando's Community Center to learn about our work in immigration, and our partnerships to enhance the health of people and the planet. Thank you to Senator Durbin and his team, The Nature Conservancy Illinois and Lincoln Park Zoo.
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This month we celebrate 100 years of the Caesar salad! Created in Tijuana, Mexico by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini, this iconic dish is still on the menu of about 35% of U.S. restaurants 🥗 🥗 🥗 https://bit.ly/4bNoTHb #mextalksmonday
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Join us TOMORROW!!!
The LAWNDALE Peace Party brings North and South Lawndale together to promote Peace, Love, and Unity in our community. Join us on July 20th from 11am to 2pm at Douglass Park (2950 W 19th St, Chicago) for a free event with Music, Food, and Art with Family and Friends. We can't wait to see you there! Looking to volunteer with us? Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4cuJnFu
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Latinos Progresando reposted this
Along with our partners, Mujeres Latinas en Acción, Greater Southwest Development Corporation, La Casa Norte, and Erie Neighborhood House, we are working on an exciting report on the state of Mexicans in Chicagoland. We are looking for a consultant to support this strategic project. Please share with your network! The RFP: https://bit.ly/4cQHCCX