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COMMUNITY EVENTS |
July 17 - The Basics of Going Into Business
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Instituto del Progreso Latino
2570 S. Blue Island Ave., Chicago
Join us for a FREE financial workshop that discusses the key steps of what you need to know before you start your business.
Call to reserve your FREE ticket - 773.252.8710 or email freeworkshops@gmail.com.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Instituto del Progreso Latino
2570 S. Blue Island Ave., Chicago
Join us for a FREE financial workshop that covers business plans and how a good one is a roadmap to success and mandatory for loans.
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Iluminar: The Online Edition |
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Greetings!,
Enjoy the latest news from Instituto! |
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Our 30th Year is Here!
In 1977, our community set out to create a space where Latina/o immigrants and their children could find social and educational support. 30 years later, Instituto is a leading city and state organization providing a wealth of services to meet both community and industry demands. Instituto has, and will continue to thrive in an era of growth and progress. Our adult learners move forward with innovative career training and educational services, while our youth are inspired to pursue their dreams through the principles of social justice. Our mission is backed by an impressive board, a dedicated staff and a community that understands the value of hard work. Education is power, and Instituto is the fuel to that power.
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Instituto Renovation Continues with ARQUITECTOS
 Over the years, the demand for Instituto's services in workforce and youth development, citizenship preparation and education has grown exponentially. Arquitectos, The Society of Hispanic Professional Architects, has teamed with Instituto to design a renovation project that will substantially improve Instituto's ability to provide high quality educational programs in its current environment.
The project itself will include clearing the lobby area to create an open space, moving the reception area to a room adjoining the lobby and building a functional counter. A timeline will be designed on the main lobby wall, creating a beautiful homage to donors and recognizing the value of all contributions. We will also renovate the multi-purpose room, paint classrooms and offices in a color-coordinated, Latina/o inspired theme, and redesign the courtyard space.
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Carreras Starts New Year with Major Support
 Carreras en Salud: A Chicago Bilingual Healthcare Initiative has started the new fiscal year with a bang! Two foundations, the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and the Polk Bros. Foundation, have each awarded Instituto with major grants to ensure the nationally recognized program continues to uniquely address Latina/o access to quality careers in healthcare. Support from the Lloyd A. Fry Foundation and Polk Bros. Foundation sends a compelling message: Addressing industry demands must start at the local level by providing working people and community based organizations with the opportunity to develop human capital. The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to this effort by investing $150,000 in Carreras over the next 2 years, and the Polk Bros. Foundation has committed $40,000 to the program. Thank You!
For information on Carreras en Salud, please click here. |
| KEY Summer Program Kicks Off!
Instituto's Keep Educating Youth (KEY) summer program kicked off on June 25th and promises to provide its participants with an exciting summer. The goal of the program is to keep children academically engaged after school hours, as well as provide a positive environment that allows for leadership and personal development. The summer program runs Monday thru Thursday, from 9am to 5pm, and Friday from 9am to 3pm with a diverse age range of children.
Participants have an opportunity to build on their math, reading and creative writing skills. The program is complimented by weekly community service projects, such as neighborhood cleanups, and a field trip to Brookfield Zoo, where the children are challenged with a scavenger hunt for answers related to the zoo's many wonders.
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"Intelligence plus character - that is the true goal of education."
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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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