Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com 10 Diciembre 2020 FAMILY BRIDGES / LAZOS DE FAMILIA ABOUT FAMILY BRIDGE Family Bridges creates value by providing people with the structure and content they need to connect and empower their underserved community. Healthy relationship content is delivered through educational workshops taught online and in person by volunteers and through entertainment. MISSION Family Bridges promotes thriving communities by delivering services to strengthen family relationships while embracing their cultural and spiritual values. Lazos de Familia promueve comunidades prósperas ofreciendo servicios que fortalecen las relaciones familiares contemplando sus valores culturales y espirituales. PROGRAMS n Community Leadership Trainings AVANCE equips community leaders in state-of-the-art family and marriage curriculums and programs. n Corporate Leadership Trainings In partnership with BridgesXL, we provide a game-changing leadership course and coaching program for directors and managers. Micro-Enterprise A 12-week program to help individuals start their own small business. Parenting with Purpose BUDGET $2.9 million ADDRESS 17W662 Buttereld Rd, Ste 303A, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 PHONE (708) 524-1600 EXECUTIVE President and CEO: Dr. Alicia La Hoz, COO: Omaira Gonzalez, VP of Expansion: Maria Santos Arellano Buchanan BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ken Kalina, Board President; Nancy Brown, Vice President, Jorge Davila, Regina Madigan, Treasurer; Gary Kinneman, Debbi Kay Speck, Eulalie Susanne Francis Best, Rick Rivero MESSAGE FROM THE CEO The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented emotional and nancial strain on millions of people. Family Bridges responded immediately, calling all the families the rst week of the quarantine and moving all our workshops online. CONTACT INFORMATION Barb Linek barb@familybridgesusa.org (630) 747-4651 ECONOMIC STRATEGIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ABOUT ESDC Nonprot Economic Strategies Development Corporation (ESDC), formerly known as Eighteenth Street Development Corporation has been serving the Pilsen community on the Lower West Side of Chicago by providing technical support, assistance with housing-related issues, and resources for historic preservation for local and industrial businesses since 1976. MISSION To holistically enhance the socio economic wellbeing of communities, businesses, and individuals through sustainability and nancial independence. PROGRAMS The Illinois Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) at ESDC offers no-cost advising and technical assistance to clients ranging from small business owners to aspiring entrepreneurs. The center is also available for information and guidance during the coronavirus pandemic. ESDC is the city's delegate agency for the Pilsen Industrial Corridor, and since the start of the pandemic, has been working with companies and community organizations to distribute prepackaged fresh produce and non-perishable goods to thousands of families. ADDRESS 1843 S. Carpenter St. Chicago, IL 60608 PHONE NUMBER 312-733-2287 WEBSITE esdcchicago.org EXECUTIVES Alex Esparza, Executive Director Yuriko Chave, Ofce Manager and Executive Assistant BOARDS OF DIRECTORS Ruben Saavedra, Board President; PepsiCo Matt Doubleday, Board Treasurer; Wintrust Bank Zach Nagle, Secretary; Czarnowski Elvia Solis, State Farm Insurance Jamil Muhammad, ComEd Marcelo Garza, SYSCO Elisa Ochoa, Pilsen Smiles MESSAGE FROM THE CEO As one of Chicago's long-standing nonprots, the COVID-19 pandemic made an economic impact on ESDC's efforts. However, ESDC has been able to adapt and innovate to meet the needs of the community. CONTACT Becky Lopez beckylopezg@gmail.com (872) 215-2572 ABOUT EL HOGAR DEL NINO El Hogar del Niño seeks to be the leader in quality childhood education and services for striving families in need, primarily in the Latino community. MISSION El Hogar del Niño lights the path for children and their families to reach their fullest potential in nurturing, culturally sensitive learning environments. ADDRESS 1710 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL, 60608 WEBSITE elhogardelnino.org PROGRAM El Hogar del Niño offers a variety of services and programs to children and families. The Family Case Management department welcomes families at the beginning stages of a life-changing journey, ensuring pregnant women and their newborn children receive the support and services to start them off on the right foot. Early childhood education and school-age programming address the critical need of preparing children for successful educational careers. Center- based, home-based, and home-visiting models allow the agency to serve families with a variety of different life situations. The In-person Counselor program brings El Hogar full circle by offering guidance about new options under the Affordable Care Act to clients of all ages. An essential part of El Hogar's mission is providing support to the entire family, and we warmly invite your family to become a part of ours. EXECUTIVE Mario Perez, CEO Mario.Perez@elhogardelnino.org Rosaura Arellano, Strategy & Initiatives Director Rosaura.Arellano@ elhogardelnino.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Teressa Morales Scott Mason Heriberto Soto Rob C. Roe Cynthia Lau EL HOGAR DEL NIÑO ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL ABOUT THE ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL The Ensemble Español is the premier Spanish dance company and center in the United States to have in-residence status at a university, making its home at Northeastern Illinois University. Founded by Dame Libby Komaiko in 1975, and incorporated in 1976, the company tours nationally and internationally, provides extensive arts education to young students, maintains a pre-professional training academy, offers university level dance courses for college credit, and conducts a wide range of community outreach programs and classes. The organization includes 40 dancers, singers, and musicians, as well as an administrative staff. Under the dynamic leadership of artistic director Irma Suárez Ruiz, and executive director Jorge Pérez, the company also produces the annual American Spanish Dance and Music Festival in the Chicago area. MISSION The mission of the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater is to preserve, promote, and present the Flamenco, Folkloric, Classical, Escuela Bolera and Contemporary Dance and Music traditions of Spain. PROGRAMS Dual Enrollment Program for High School Students, United Rhythms/ Fusion Partnership Program, Flamenco Company Outdoor Rehearsals & Classes, Community Workshops classes for all ages and levels, and Flamenco & Spanish Master Dance Classes with Guest Artists. ADDRESS 5500 N. St. Louis Ave Chicago, IL 60625 WEBSITE ensembleespanol.org BUDGET $1.241.776,00 EXECUTIVE Executive Director: Jorge Perez BOARD Santos Rivera, Chair Dr. Janice Mejia Aranda, Treasurer James Ramos, Secretary Daniel Contreras, Director Nicole Roy, Director Dr. Addison Woodward, Director Dr. Michael Steinberg, Director CONTACT INFORMATION Jorge Perez jorge@ensembleespanol.com Alex Esparza, Executive Director

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