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June 19 - Alegro Con Sabor
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Little Village High School
3120 S. Kostner Ave., Chicago
Be among the first to see a preview of Pedro Ruiz's ballet Alegro Con Sabor, commissioned by The Joyce Foundation, featuring dancers from The Joffery Ballet and Luna Negra Dance Theater with music by Eric Lewis.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Nicole Patrick at 312.386.8921 or npatrick@joffrey.com by Wednesday, June 13.
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Iluminar: The Online Edition |
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Greetings!,
Enjoy the latest news from Instituto! |
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Carreras Continues to Gain National Traction
 Carreras en Salud: A Bi-lingual Healthcare Bridge Program was featured in May's issue of Nursing Spectrum, a national magazine addressing issues in Nursing and Healthcare. Carreras continues into its third year. The program is recognized as a pioneer model for connecting the workforce and linguistic demands of a promising industry with our community's desire to advance through hard work and education. This desire has translated into success and Carreras is a testament to the collaborative efficiency of community-based organizations, local colleges, policy advocates and expert researchers.
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AmeriCorps Volunteers Prepare for Miami
 The AmeriCorps volunteer program brings together a multi-generational group that supports Instituto's services. Their commitment to civic engagement inspires our participants to reach their fullest potential. This year they've played an active role in event programming in-and outside of Instituto. AmeriCorps volunteers have partnered with the Little Village Chamber of Commerce for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, organized a mini-festival at Instituto for El Día del Niño, and continue to volunteer at the St. Pius V Church soup kitchen.
Currently, our AmeriCorps volunteers are fundraising to attend the 2007 National Council of La Raza Conference held in Miami, Florida. The conference presents an opportunity to expand their knowledge of community advocacy and help facilitate their growth as future industry leaders. So far, they've raised over $3,500, a little less than half of their goal.
For sponsorship information, contact Alma Rodriguez.
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| Latinas/os Believe in Camino al Futuro
 This year, Instituto embarked on its first ever community giving campaign. Camino al Futuro set an ambitious goal of raising $300,000 by connecting with corporations, staff, participants and alumni. Our various departments each set out to meet specific goals that would contribute to the overall campaign. Camino's success thus far has proven that even though our students are of modest means, they are willing to invest in their organization. This kind of ownership drives Instituto's role as a champion of Latina/o advancement.
Camino has received support form a diverse group of private investors. Companies like JPMorgan Chase gave $20,000 to Camino, while Lara Rios, a relative of one of Instituto's staff, made the largest individual contribution in Instituto's history. Our student body has also made a compelling statement regarding how and why they invest. As our fiscal year comes to a close, Camino's average giving is approximately $55, about $6 higher than the average giving amount for comparable communities.
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Your contribution adds tremendous value to Instituto! Your gift will be recognized by thousands of people each year. By supporting our mission you will receive a charitable tax break. The bottom line is that your investment helps a family become stronger and healthier.
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About Instituto del Progreso Latino
Our mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latina/o immigrants and their families through education, training, and employment that fosters full participation in the changing United States society while preserving cultural identity and dignity.
Instituto del Progreso Latino was incorporated in 1977 to meet the needs of Latina/o immigrants to learn English, find employment, accustom their children to the U.S. educational systems, and adjust to life in Chicago in a myriad of ways. Since its inception, Instituto has been a story of hope, perseverance, and community triumph.
Today, Instituto is a recognized leading educational center serving more than 14,000 families yearly to advance their educational horizons, encourage civic participation by becoming U.S. citizens who vote and provide employment opportunity through workforce training.
Education is Power - Fuel the Power!
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