News and Media—At its 2009 Annual Conference in Chicago, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) will present The Resurrection Project with a 2009 Family Strengthening Awards for its impact in the Latino community. Continue…
News and Media—On Wednesday June 24th, 2009 at 3:30 pm, The Resurrection Project, in partnership with financing partners including Bank of America, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the City of Chicago Department of Community Development, celebrated the completion of Casa Morelos.
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Our Initiatives—Summer is approaching, and you know what that means: Friday night hoops! TRP’s Resurrection Basketball League (RBL) is gearing up for its 11 year anniversary.
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News and Media—On Wednesday May 14th, at the Celebrating Holistic Development event, The Resurrection Project, Alivio Medical Center, Gads Hills Center, LISC/Chicago, Charter One Foundation and other community members celebrated their successful efforts on Health, Education, & Housing in our community. Around 200 community residents were there to learn more about the future of Pilsen and to enjoy of the sounds of the Orozco Mariachis, the dancing of the Orozco Ballet Folklorico and delicious Mexican botanas.
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News and Media—The Resurrection Project’s Elev8 program has proved that school can be the perfect place for families to learn new skills, improve their self-esteem and communications with their children and teachers. Meet Carlos Perez, and his wife Lucila, grandparents of 2 Orozco’s students, Pilsen residents and, now, savvy computers users.
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News and Media—On Saturday, May 2nd of 2009 over 1,000 people convened at El Zocalo de Pilsen, the plaza at the cul-de-sac south of the intersection of 18th Street and Paulina, for a taste of the best Mole in Chicago.
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News and Media—On Saturday April 27, Senator Dick Durbin visited Pilsen to learn more about the local issues and how the community is working together to improve its quality of life. Community Leaders from Resurrection Project, Pilsen Neighbors Community Council, and Alivio Medical Center, along with students from Benito Juarez Community Academy, effectively presented their concerns to the Senator on issues such as education, safety, affordable housing and immigration.
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News and Media—On Sunday May 10 - Mother's Day - is Examinate Comadre/Pin A Sister Sunday. To promote this occassion Aracelis Lucio, Resurrection Project's Health Coordinator, was featured in the Chicago Catolico Newspaper.
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News and Media—Last Saturday March 14, 625 Chicagoland families gathered at Orozco Community Academy to take advantage of the free services available to those at risk of losing their home to foreclosure during the Chicago Home Rescue Fair.
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