Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com 16 Diciembre 2021 ICIRR CEO: Lawrence Benito Created in 1986 in response to former President Ronald Reagan signing into law the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights has been at the forefront of helping immi- grants realize and contribute to the dream that is America. the coalition is dedicated to promoting the rights of immi- grants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society. CONTACT: 228 S. Wabash, Suite 800Chicago, IL 60604 312-332-7360 www.icirr.org INSTITUTO DEL PROGRESO LATINO CEO: Karina Ayala-Bermejo The institute's mission is to con- tribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through educa- tion, training, and employment that foster full participa- tion in changing U.S. society while preserving cultural identity and dignity. Education pathways are built so that all people, regardless of skill level, can access them. The organization is paving the way for successful strat- egies around the country. It is partnering with organi- zations like itself to offer expertise and help develop pathways for other communities. CONTACT: www.institutochicago.org/ LATINO POLICY FORUM CEO: Sylvia Puente The Latino Policy Forum works for equity, justice, and economic prosperity on behalf of Latinos in Chicago and Illinois through public-policy advocacy and analysis on issues including education, housing, and immigration. In 2020, the Forum led the response to COVID-19's disproportionate impact on Latinos and communities of color by securing economic assistance for hundreds of affected families; advocating for them in conversations with city and state leaders; and compiling data, infor- mation, and resources for its Acuerdo partner network of over 130 local organizations serving the Latino com- munity, which the Forum convenes, among other efforts. CONTACT: 180 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 - Phone (312) 376-1766 https://www.latinopolicyforum.org/ LATINO UNION OF CHICAGO CEO: Analia Rodríguez Latino Union collaborates with low-income immigrant and U.S.- born workers to develop the tools necessary to collectively improve social and economic conditions. Women temporary workers founded Latino Union of Chicago in 2000 to improve working conditions in temporary employment agencies and in the communities where they lived and worked. Their initiative led to the first day labor ordinance in 2002, subsequently passed in strengthened form as the Day Laborer Protection Act in 2005, which regulates tem- porary hiring agencies statewide. CONTACT: 4811 N Central Park, Chicago, IL 60625 312-491-9044 / www.latinounion.org/ LEGAL AID CHICAGO* CEO: John N. Gallo Legal Aid Chicago resolves criti- cal legal problems that trap peo- ple in poverty. Legal Aid Chicago staff prevent unfair evictions from the only decent housing clients can afford; protects sur- vivors of sexual assault, human trafficking and domestic violence; secures or preserves desperately needed benefits such as veterans' benefits, Social Security or health benefits; assists senior citizens who have been swindled by consumer scams or robbed of their livelihoods through fraudulent consumer scams; and helps children receive the education they need to succeed. CONTACT: 120 S LaSalle St Ste 900, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 341-1070 / https://www.legalaidchicago.org/ LITTLE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION CEO: Kim Wasserman LVEJO was founded in 1994 by public school parents who learned about the potential exposure of their children to dangerous particles during renovations at Joseph E. Gary Elementary School. After forcing the school administration to change their plans, these parents turned their attention to other issues of environmental justice in Little Village. LVEJO worked with neighborhood youth on local cam- paigns against polluting factories and developed a strong youth leadership development program. CONTACT: 2445 S. Spaulding Avenue Chicago, IL. 60623 / Phone: 773-762-6991 http://www.lvejo.org/ LATINOS PROGRESANDO CEO: Luis Gutierrez Latinos Progresando provides professional, affordable immigration legal services to thousands of families every year from more than 40 countries. The agency is recognized by the Department of Justice and staffed by DOJ-accredited representatives. Working with schools and partners, Latinos Progresando provides a train-the-trainer social emotional learning cur- riculum for community parents, nutrition education, and physical fitness. Latinos Progresando has many more programs to deliver high quality information and resources for people to build secure, healthy, and productive lives. CONTACT: https://latinospro.org/ LA CASA NORTE CEO: Jose Muñoz The mission of La Casa Norte is to serve youth and families con- fronting homelessness. La Casa Norte provides access to stable housing and delivers compre- hensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities. La Casa Norte dreams of a world where all people have dignity, communities thrive and everyone belongs. CONTACT: 3533 W. North Ave. CHICAGO IL 60647 Phone: (773) 276-4900 / Info@LaCasaNorte.org http://www.lacasanorte.org/ INTERNATIONAL LATINO CULTURAL CENTER CEO: Pepe Vargas The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago is a pan-Latino, 501(c)(3) nonprofit multidisci- plinary arts organization dedicated to developing, promoting and increasing awareness of Latino cultures among Latinos and other communities by presenting a wide variety of art forms including film, music, dance, visual arts, comedy and theater. Originally founded as Chicago Latino Cinema, ILCC attained non- profit status in 1987, at which time it fulfilled its mission of promoting Latino culture primarily through the annual Chicago Latino Film Festival. CONTACT: 31 W Ohio St. Chicago, IL 60654 / (312) 431-1330 / Email: info@latinoculturalcenter.org https://latinoculturalcenter.org/ ISKALI CEO: Vicente del Real Iskali was founded on June 12, 2010, by Vicente Del Real as a way to reach out to other young people in his parish, St. Charles Borromeo in Melrose Park. Iskali has responded to Hispanic youth within the United States who do not feel as though they belong in the church and feel there is a lack of ministry directed towards them. Iskali hopes to reach this population and provide them with a space to have an encounter with God. CONTACT: 1409 S 5th Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153 Phone #: (815) 546-8979 Email: april@iskali.org https://www.iskali.org/ ILLINOIS HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO: Jaime di Paulo The chamber's mission is to cultivate knowledge, con- nections and collaboration to effect transformational social change and achieve sustainable economic impact through entrepreneurship. Latinx Incubators is a first-of-its kind partnership between IHCC and 1871. The mission of the incubator is to grow the pipeline of Latinx entrepreneurs participating in and contributing to the Chicago tech and innovation economy. Programs and services help entrepreneurs access networks and resources to grow their businesses. CONTACT: https://ihccbusiness.net/ LITTLE VILLAGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO: Ivette Treviño Since 1989 the Little Village Chamber of Commerce has represented the interests of local businesses and the larger bilingual business community of Chicago. Its mission is to support, promote and enhance the growth and success of our local businesses and to leverage the community's assets, contributions and unique Mexican cultural identity to generate new business opportunities. Our residents and business own- ers are recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, and commitment to family and community. CONTACT: 3610 W. 26th Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60623 / 773-521-5387 info@littlevillagechamber.org / https://littlevillagechamber.org/

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