Strategic Planning

Post by Latino Organization of the Southwest.

 

Latino Organization of the Southwest participated in a strategic planning session.

 

Excellent Customer Service

Relevant Programming

Agency of Choice

Building Community

were some of the themes mentioned in the planning session.

 

Thank you to everyone who participated!

 

 

Summer Events Starting NOW!

Don't miss out. Contact us at 773-581-1900

Artistic Volunteers Needed!

DREAMers can go to college

There are 1.5 million undocumented students under the age of 18 living in the United States, 65,000 graduate every year, most have lived in the US for most of their lives. One of the major challenges in obtaining a higher education faced by this population is the inability to apply for financial aid. 

On Thursday, February 20, 2014, LOS, in collaboration with Eric Solorio High School, presented a "DREAMers" Financial Aid workshop.  The main speaker was Ms. Leticia Moreno, a Financial Aid Officer from IIT University.

Undocumented students as well as parents were invited to listen to the information on how to successfully ingress into a Higher Education institution.  Ms. Moreno explained the process for enrollment and the different ways to achieve success in regards to acquiring institutional and private scholarships as well as student loans.  

Parents and students were very interested in the information that was provided, because there were many points of interest that the listeners learned.  

Ms. Alejandra Cabrera, from LOS, was also invited to speak on the process of how to apply for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) which should help students maneuver through the job market to find employment.

This workshop was a success, and because of it, more workshops will be presented in the near future.     

--
Luis Muñoz, Higher Education & Job Readiness Coordinator

For more information go to:

Illinois Association for College Admission Counseling 

Pew Hispanic Research Center

Dream Act Portal  

Mexican American Legal Defense Education Fund 

National Immigration Law Center

United We Dream

Contact us for more information on our programs. 

Temporary Visitor Drivers License Legal Clinic event

The LOS Fall Fest

 

Goblins and witches enjoyed an evening of games, face painting, and fun at the LOS Fall Festival.

 

The LOS Youth Club engages youth in activities such as math, science, reading, writing, and art. After school programs are held at neighborhood schools.  

 

For more information contact us at 773-581-1900

 

The inclement weather didn't stop us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a Happy & Safe Halloween!

 

Ven a Celebrar la Herencia Hispana con LOS

VEN A CELEBRAR LA HERENCIA HISPANA Y

 APOYAR LA LUCHA CONTRA LAS DEPORTACIONES

SABADO 21 DE SEPTIEMBRE EN LA ORGANIZACION LATINA DEL SUROESTE

 4051 W 63RD ST 

5:00 PM A 9:00 PM

TENDREMOS POZOLE, TACOS Y MUSICA
HOT DOGS Y LOTERIA MEXICANA

LOS FONDOS SERAN PARA APOYAR LA PARTICIPACION DEL COMITE EN DEFENSA DEL INMIGRANTE EN LA CONFERENCIA Y DIA DE ACCION QUE SE REALIZARA EN ARIZONA DEL 12 AL 14 DE OCTUBRE COMO PARTE DE LA CAMPANA “NI UNA DEPORTACION MAS”


ENTRADA GRATIS
(Si tienes preguntas puedes llamar al 773 581 1900 pregunta por Miguel Vera o Rosi Carrasco)

SW Chicago Community Resource Fair

On June 15, 2013 LOS with the Illinois Welcoming Center organized a resource fair. Community residents came out to enjoy a fun filled day with music, dance, and free health screenings. 

The vision of the Community Resource Fair and Welcoming Day is to provide services in partnership with state agencies, local community organizations, and educational entities that support self-sufficiency.

A special thank you to the West Lawn Public Library, the 13th Ward Alderman, IDHS, New Americans, Chicago Area Project, and the Community residents who braved the wet weather and enjoyed the day.

Screenings were conducted at LOS

 

Hector Rico with the 13th Ward Alderman, Marty Quinn

 

Community residents

We'd also like to thank the wonderful Volunteers! The event would not have been a success without them!

 

For more information check out our Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/Latinoorganizationofthesouthwest

 

Teen Fridays!

Teen Fridays at LOS!

6:00- 7:30PM

 

Join us for...

 

Team building excerises

 

Movie Night

 

Book Club

 

Writing Club

 

 

On-going registrations all Summer long!

 

Contact us at...

 

773-581-1900

 

Youth enjoy a bit of roll playing.

Stand up and be heard--Stop Bullying

LOS presented a workshop on Bullying to 64 youth at Queen of Angels on Sunday, May 19. The presentation, led by youth volunteers, addressed the issue of bullying and how it affects our young people.

According to bullying statistics 200 million children all over the world are being bullied and not only at school.  And Cyberbullying has become another increasing concern.

How can we stop bullying?

STAND UP & BE HEARD-Be More than a Bystander!

Check out what you can do to stop bullying at StopBullying.gov

May Day March For Immigration Reform

 

LOS Participated in the May Day March

For Immigrant rights

At Federal Plaza, Chicago

 

This effort hopes to spark movement

in immigration reform

 

 

 

Community Job Fair

Job Fair

April 28 - 9am - 2pm
New Life Church - 5100 S. Keeler Ave., Chicago, IL

Five different temp agencies
Many other contracting companies

Dress to Impress!
Bring Social Security Card, Illinois state ID, or Driver's License

Tutoring Potluck

The participants, staff, and volunteers of our tutoring program enjoyed their first potluck.

Tutoring is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4p - 7pm; Thursday from 3:45p - 5:45pm; and Saturday from 10:30am - 1:30pm.

Contact Sandra Mosqueda at youthprograms@latinoorgsw.com 

Or come by the office to sign up!

ASTRRONGU Celebration

ASTRRONGU--offering youth tools to make better decisions against violence--celebrates the graduation of its paticipants.

Striving to better communities, LOS continues to engage young people to inspire positive change.

If you'd like to become part of the team contact Sandra Mosqueda at
youthprograms@latinoorgsw.com

A.S.T.R.R.O.N.G.U & Zumba

A.S.T.R.R.O.N.G.U participants practiced body movement with Zumba at Hurley Elementary.

A.S.T.R.R.O.N.G.U  encourages youth to make better life choices to minimize risk of violence.

LOS offers a ray of hope

On February 19, 2013 the teen participants of A-STRONG-U, a violence prevention program, shared their stories as to how the program has impacted and changed their lives.

In addition to the eighty or so youth and their families, participants included the Honorable State Senator Mattie Hunter (D) 3rd District, representatives from Chicago Area Project, LOS staff, and community resident and mentor, Diana Perez.



Hon. Senator Mattie Hunter (D) 3rd District with A-STRONG-U participants

For more information on LOS Programs contact: 773/581-1900