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

 

LOS Celebrates Peace

Peace * Love  * Harmony

Celebrating Peace, Love, and Harmony

 

The World Harmony Run is a global torch relay, seeking to strengthen international friendship and understanding. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flaming torch, passing it from hand to hand traveling through over 100 nations around the globe.

Together with Hurley Elementary students, teachers, parents, and community residents, the Latino Oragnization of the Southwest with the 8th District Commander, State Senator Martin Sandoval and other distiguished guests celebrated PEACE, LOVE, & HARMONY at the southwest neighborhood school of Hurley, located on 3849 W. 69th Place, Chicago, IL.

Planted on June 1, 2012, the tree symbolizes peace for our community.

Students gathered to share poems, songs, and their own symbolism of peace.

 

Share a moment of peace.

 

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

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...

 



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