 Community Forum and Other News
from Latinos Progresando
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Don't forget Latinos Progresando's important community forum TOMORROW, August 28th. Plus, more news and events from LP and our community partners.
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Community Forum
Still a Chance to DREAM: Immigration Policy Updates and Prospects
Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Toman Branch Public Library
2708 South Pulaski Ave., Chicago, IL 60623
Join Latinos Progresando for the kick-off event in our fall series of Community Forums!
Speakers Include:
The office of Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL)
Oscar Chacon, Exectuve Director, National Alliance of Latin American and Caribbean Communities Maricela Garcia, Executive Director, Latinos United Moderated by Adriana Cardona, LTI Coordinator, Big Picture High School
Program will be conducted in Spanish
In response to recent immigration crackdowns and anti-immigrant policy initiatives, Latinos Progresando presents a Community Forum on Tuesday, August 28. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear expert panelists' perspectives on comprehensive immigration reform proposals, pressing legislation, and opportunities for greater civic participation and community engagement this fall.
There is still a chance for Congress to give hardworking immigrant children a better future, by passing the DREAM Act in 2007!
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Important Legal Immigration Services Update
Replace your green card now!
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a proposal last week which will likely require all legal permanent residents carrying "green cards" (permanent resident cards) without an expiration date to replace their current cards.
Green Cards issued between 1979 and 1989 do not have an expiration date. These cards will become invalid 120 days after the new rule takes effect!
For more information or to apply for a new green card, contact the Legal Services Department at Latinos Progresando at (312) 850-0572.
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College-Bound Youth Group Event
Youth DREAM Act Advocacy and College Planning Meeting
Thursday, September 13 at 6:00pm
Big Picture High School
Join C-BYG for an important meeting covering:- DREAM Act updates and information on how YOU can help pass this important law allowing undocumented students to work and attend college
All are welcome! For more information, contact Sarah at (312) 850-9376 or sarah@latinospro.org.
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Community Partner Event
Hecho en Paracho: A documentary by a member of the LP community!
The Federación de Clubes Michoacanos en Illinois (FEDECMI) presents a special screening of the documentary Hecho en Paracho, by Javier Vargas and long-time LP volunteer and Pilsen resident Juan Carranza!
When: Saturday, September 8 at 6:00 p.m.Where: Casa Michoacán, 1638 S. Blue Island (312) 491-9317
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Community Partner Event
Proyecto Latina in the Sor Juana Festival
This fall Proyecto Latino is thrilled to be participating in the Sor Juana Festival. Please join us for a spectactular evening of literature, poetry, and music: Entre Letras, Palabras, y Cantos. With Felicia Luna Lemus presenting Like Son.
When: Friday, October 12th, 8:00pm
Where: National Muesum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street.
Join us as some of Chicago's local Mexicana poets take the stage with the art of spoken word, opening for acclaimed author Felicia Lopez Lemus. Local poets include Yolanda Cardenas, Magda Banda, Stephanie Gentry Fernandez and the music of the Luna Blues Machine.
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Latinos Progresando is Growing: New Contact Information
In order to accomodate our growing staff and serve the community better, LP has added a second phone line to the office. To reach Sarah Hooker, Advocacy and Community Education Director, or Laura Seago, Development Director, please call 312-850-9376. For the Legal Services Program, the Executive Director, and all other inquiries, the office number remains 312-850-0572.
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About Latinos Progresando
Latinos Progresando, a nonprofit organization based
in Pilsen and Little Village, serves immigrants through the
highest-quality, low-cost legal immigration services, community
education and engagement, and advocacy/organizing around just
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Visit Latinos Progresando online to learn more
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