Instituto del Progreso Latino

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🏷️ We are hosting our annual gala on Friday, September 27th 🎟️ Come out in your favorite cocktail dress/formal attire paired with your favorite or most stylish gym shoes/sneakers to join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, dancing, and skyline views, all while raising funds for Chicago's immigrant and underserved communities. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/gFzZiG2P

🏷️ Early Bird Pricing ends soon! 🎟️ We are hosting our annual gala on Friday, September 27th. Our event will be held at Theater on the Lake. A historic Prairie style structure constructed in brick with sweeping steel arched pavilions offering breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Chicago's skyline. Come out in your favorite cocktail dress/formal attire paired with your favorite or most stylish gym shoes/sneakers to join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, dancing, and skyline views, all while raising funds for Chicago's immigrant and underserved communities. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/gFzZiG2P

Since June 2014, Immigrant Heritage Month has celebrated America's diverse heritage. Instituto staff and family met with Chicago Mayor's Office & Deputy Mayor Beatriz Ponce de León to continue this tradition today. This luncheon showcased the vibrant immigrant communities that contribute to Chicago’s dynamism. It was an honor to be included in this event. We cannot thank Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson & the Office of Immigrant Rights & Refugees enough for your continued support of Instituto.

💫 Yesterday, we had more than 200 PayPal employees in the Chicago office to celebrate our first ever PayPal Impact Day. We came together to pack kits filled with items from local small businesses for two amazing nonprofit partners who are also our 2024 Community Impact Grant recipients— Hope Chicago and Instituto del Progreso Latino. As one of the office’s Community Impact co-leads, it was so energizing and inspiring to see our employees come together to support the Chicago community. I was honored to be part of an amazing dream team, including Michelle Miller, Taylor Lewis, Madeline Bielski, and Kristen (Shambo) Gutierrez, PMP, who made the day a huge success. I’m excited to work with this team to continue the impact! 💙 #PayPalImpactDay  

We are thrilled to unveil the stunning mural created by volunteers from the Jewish United Fund and the talented local artist, Jodi Moll, during their Good Deeds Day event. The mural consists of three separate canvases: one featuring the Project AMOR logo and two adorned with vibrant heart designs inspired by the logo. The creative process was an absolute joy for everyone involved, these beautiful pieces will warmly welcome and bring happiness to all who visit Instituto. Thank you JUF for your continued support, partnership and to all who participated in making this project a success! For more information about Project AMOR please visit: https://lnkd.in/gedwyKuE

On Friday, June 21st, Instituto del Progreso Latino had the honor of hosting and participating in a dynamic panel discussion. The event featured stories of our long-term work in welcoming newcomers and our ongoing efforts to support long-term undocumented residents and migrant families. We explored how we strive to create a community where everyone can find the support and opportunities they need to build a better future. Thank you to all who attended and contributed to this vital conversation. Together, we are making a difference! Speakers: (in order from left to right) Karina A.yala-Bermejo, President & CEO, Instituto del Progreso Latino Johannes Favi, Illinois Community for Displaced Migrants Swapna Reddy, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Ashal Yai-Wilson, Program Manager, United African Organization Emmanuel Mandujano, Director of Career Pathways and Student Support Services, IDPL Moderator: Aryah S. Landsberger, Philanthropic Advisor

🏷️ Early Bird Pricing ends June 30th! 🎟️ We are hosting our annual gala on Friday, September 27th. Our event will be held at the Theater on the Lake. A historic Prairie-style structure constructed in brick with sweeping steel arched pavilions offering breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and Chicago's skyline. Come out in your favorite cocktail dress/formal attire paired with your favorite or most stylish gym shoes/sneakers to join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, dancing, and skyline views, all while raising funds for Chicago's immigrant and underserved communities. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/gFzZiG2P