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www.negociosnow.com 18 Diciembre 2021 MARIACHI HERITAGE FOUNDATION CEO: Cesar Maldonado The Mariachi Heritage Foundation (MHF), a 501(c)3 non- profit organization, exists to affirm, celebrate and preserve the rich cultural heritage of mariachi music and other Mexican heritage arts. MHF seeks to create opportunities for individuals and communities to celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of Mexico's performing arts traditions. Our work promotes the importance of cultural heritage for strengthen- ing ethnic identity and community. CONTACT: 1852 West 19th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60608 Tel: 312- 771-1088 Info@MariachiHeritageFoundation.org METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES CEO: Ricardo Estrada The mission of Metropolitan Family Services is to provide and mobilize the services needed to strengthen families and communities. Since 1857 Metropolitan Family Services has empowered fami- lies to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive. Founded as the Chicago Relief and Aid Society, the organization has helped families get through the devastating hardships of poverty, world wars, epidemics and natural disasters. CONTACT: 101 North Wacker Drive, 17th Floor Chicago, IL 60606 / Phone: 312-986-4000 Fax: 312-986-4289 www.metrofamily.org NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART BOARD CHAIR: Carlos R. Cardenas The National Museum of Mexican Art defines Mexican culture as sin fronteras (without borders), and its programs and exhibitions capture the wide range of Mexican cultural expressions and art forms, from ancient to modern and on both sides of the border. It represents the Mexican com- munity from its own point of view and in its own voice. As the only Latino museum accredited by American Alliance of Museums, its recognizes its responsibility to present exhibitions of artistic and cultural value. CONTACT: 1852 W. 19th street, Chicago, IL 60608 / (312) 738-1503 https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/ LITTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CEO: Dan Arce The foundation provides cultur- ally relevant programming, bilin- gual resources, workforce train- ing, and access. A nonprofit orga- nization founded in August 2018, the foundation focuses on creating an economic impact system for people of color, and it provides programming and resources to bilingual entrepre- neurs. The Little Village Community Foundation supports and encourages economic growth, educational opportunities and vibrant wellness for the advancement of Little Village. CONTACT: 3610 W. 26th Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60623 / 773-621-8245 https://lvcfchicago.org/ LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS CEO: Sindy M Benavides LULAC is the largest and old- est Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, politi- cal influence, housing, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs oper- ating at more than 1,000 LULAC councils nation- wide. The organization involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups. CONTACT: 1133 19th Street, NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036 Phone:(202) 833-6130 https://lulac.org/ MIRACLE CENTER CEO: Mary Santana Founded in 1995, The Miracle Center uses the arts as a catalyst for personal growth, leadership development, aca- demic advancement, and community engagement. Its academically and culturally enriched performance- based programming impacts youth and their families by instilling the confidence that is a catalyst to inspires behavioral and social change. CONTACT: 773-276-5933 2311 N. Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60639 https://themiraclecenter.com/ NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PUERTO RICAN ART & CULTURE CEO: Billy Ocasio The premiere organization that both influences and connects diasporic arts, culture, and history to evolving generations, the museum is located in Humboldt Park, the heart of Chicago's Puerto Rican commu- nity. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is the only self-standing museum in the nation devoted to show- casing Puerto Rican arts and cultural exhibitions year-round. Founded in 2000, the museum serves as a one-of-a-kind institution that celebrates the best of Puerto Rico's identity and heritage. CONTACT: (773) 486-8345 info@NMPRAC.org / https://nmprac.org/ NEIU FOUNDATION* CEO: John Roskopf The foundation connects with key stakeholders in order to inspire and expand robust private support for Northeastern Illinois University. Established in 1969, the Northeastern Illinois University Foundation functions as an independent Illinois nonprofit whose corporate mission is to advance the interests and welfare of the university. The foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the university. CONTACT: 5500 North St. Louis Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60625-4699 / (773) 583-4050 http://www.neiu.edu/foundation MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCION CEO: Linda Xochitl Tortolero Mujeres Latinas en Accion empowers Latinas by provid- ing services that reflect their values and culture. Since 1973, Mujeres Latinas en Acción has been the longest standing Latina-led organization in the nation. Over the years it has honed its offerings to include community services that empower Latinas and their families, and support them as they heal and thrive within programs. CONTACT: 2124 West 21st Place, Chicago, IL 60608 Phone: 773.890.7676 Fax: 773.890.7650 mail@mujereslat.org mujereslatinasenaccion.org NATIONAL LATINO EDUCATION INSTITUTE CEO: Elba Aranda-Suh National Latino Education Institute is a nonprofit community service agency founded in 1972. The organization evolved from an advocacy group formed in the late '60s by sev- eral community leaders who decided to challenge major employers in the city who consistently failed to hire qualified Hispanic applicants. Today, the organization is a provider of quality employment training and placement services. CONTACT: 2011 West Pershing Road Chicago, IL 60609 ttps://nlei.org/ NEW LIFE CENTERS CEO: Matt De Mateo New Life Centers create programs that address expressed neighborhood needs and empower neigh- borhood involvement. The beloved community is a global vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a society where all people share in the wealth of the earth creat- ing authentic community. It is a vision achieved through nonviolent resistance to the injustices that divide us and proactive commitment to right relationship with each other. For New Life Centers, that means especially centering the leadership and voices of young people. CONTACT: https://newlifecenters.org/ NORTHWEST HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO: Mario Farfan The chamber's mission is to empower Hispanic businesses and those interested in the Hispanic market, through promotion, education, advocacy and community col- laboration. Through many hours and work, the chamber has established a cohesive network of communication. There is still more work to do and the chamber encour- ages anyone who is truly passionate to give back to join it in the journey. CONTACT: P: (630) 708-0694 E: nwhcc.info@gmail.com https://nwhccil.com/

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