Summer programs updates

We are proud to congratulate Maria for earning the 

Fiesta del Sol Guadalupe A. Reyes Scholarship! 

Maria has participated in LOS Civic Engagement program, Writing Club, Scholarship Club, and volunteers at LOS helping young people. She is a leader in her community.

Follow our successes on Twitter using #youthinaction

The College Essay Club is coming to a close. After four weeks of intensive brainstorming and writing activities, youth are able to begin their college admission essays. 

And...our young people were inspired to consider a career choice during our

Be Who You Want To Be Parade

They took their chants to the streets, along East 63rd street, South Pulaski, and West 67th street to West Lawn Park. We'd like to thank the 13th Aldermanic Ward, the Chicago Fire Department, and all those who encouraged our youth to believe in their achievements. Thank you!

It's been a busy summer! 

Come out and celebrate with us and our families! 

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LOS Celebrates Peace

Peace * Love  * Harmony

LOS Youth Storm the Capitol

Democracy in action!

LOS youth, together with other affiliates of the Chicago Area Project (CAP), took the Capitol by storm, all with one message...

"What about us?"

The event started with a rally at the State House Inn in Springfield where over 200 youth came together to share their stories of living in areas of violence and finding hope in youth programs across the state.

Many voices were heard throughout the day...

"...own your future."

"...Give voice to what you want."

"Make sure we (youth) are a priority."

"Youth are making a difference in our community."

"It is not over."

Two of LOS' very own spoke about their experiences in living the war against violence, and surviving. One clear message spread throughout the event...

Youth can make a difference.
They can influence their friends and their communities to build better, safer neighborhoods.
And they were ready to demand the resources to do just that.

with State Representative Elizabeth Hernandez

with State Senator Martin Sandoval

 

at the steps of the Capitol

 

 

Our youth deserve to live without fear...

 



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