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Letter from Our President: The Current Moment and Community Impacts

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I was recently in Little Village for lunch with leaders from Latinos Progresando and Enlace Chicago. It was striking how little economic activity was taking place . . . and shows the stark reality of the economic impacts being felt in many of our neighborhoods across the region. At the same time, talking to our partners about the ways they are supporting families, helping students get to school, and ensuring access to food was inspiring.

Little Village Launches Quality of Life Plan

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“Si, se puede!” Yes, it’s possible. It can be done. Years in the making, the 2024 Little Village-South Lawndale Quality of Life Plan is a reality.

David Rojas Empowers Youth in Little Village

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Founder and CEO of The Alliance 98, David Rojas Jr. is making waves in Little Village. His social enterprise empowers young people with the skills, networks, and experiences to create meaningful career opportunities – and lead fulfilling lives.

#BuyLatinx: Supporting Latinx-Owned Businesses in Our Neighborhood Networks

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This Latinx Heritage Month, United Way of Metro Chicago partnered with our Neighborhood Networks in Brighton Park, Cicero, and Little Village to spotlight Latinx-owned restaurants, cafes, shops, and other small businesses that call these vibrant communities home.

Peace Initiatives Cultivate Unity in Little Village

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Esmeralda Gonzalez has a vision that one day when you Google search Little Village, the results are not shrouded by negativity or news of violence but instead are filled with stories that celebrate stories that celebrate the community’s rich Latinx heritage and culture.

Neighbors Collaborate to End Hunger

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AmeriCorps Member Brings Passion for Community-Building to Little Village

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Little Village Residents Sprout Ideas for More Green Space

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Cooking & Conversations: Health Promoters Host Nutrition Chats

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At Annual March, Little Village Residents Call for Peace

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Hosted by the Marshall Square Resource Network (MSRN), participants of the 5th Annual Peace March sought to commemorate the lives of individuals who’ve been killed in acts of violence and unite neighbors on a peaceful front. The march is an extension of the Little Village Neighborhood Network’s goal to reduce violence in the neighborhood, which frequently experiences both domestic and community violence.