This year, we are especially proud to celebrate two extraordinary leaders: Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil, Consul General of Mexico in Chicago, recipient of the 2025 Instituto Leadership Award, and Dolores Huerta, legendary activist and community icon, recipient of the 2025 Instituto Spirit Award. Their vision and courage embody the very essence of what Una Familia is all about.
Join us on Friday, October 17th at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel for an unforgettable evening of impact and community. Your ticket is an investment in our mission, helping us keep our high schools thriving, our nursing college growing, our pantry stocked, and our families supported with critical services and legal aid.
And yes—just like last year, bring your favorite sneakers, because we won’t let tired feet keep us off the dance floor!
Con cariño,
Karina Ayala-Bermejo
President and CEO
