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Here at Instituto, we are honored to have trailblazing women who have shattered barriers, defied expectations, and paved the way for future generations. May we continue to strive for progress and equality for all. Thank you for everything you do!

The Dreamer Resource Fair (DRF) is a space designed to provide support and resources to individuals who identify as “dreamers” and other undocumented individuals. We cannot thank our collaborative organizations enough for making this event possible.

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and swift congressional action in response to the Trump administration. We must continue to call on federal policymakers to challenge these actions as they continue to negatively impact our communities.

“This unfair treatment has resulted in fear, which has negatively impacted attendance in our schools, diminished our efforts to combat food insecurity and attempted to create barriers to our citizenship program. This dangerous rhetoric and divisive narrative only increases hate crimes, and creates division in our community and fear for our families. We are the economic fuel that strengthens our nation, and it is time our country acknowledges this.” – Karina Ayala-Bermejo, President and CEO of Instituto del Progreso Latino

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As part of our commitment to supporting our undocumented community, IDPL will be offering scholarships to cover USCIS renewal fees for DACA recipients. We are looking for individuals who need to renew their DACA and could benefit from this financial assistance.

We cannot thank the Greater Chicago Food Depository enough for donating the items that were distributed.

What an incredible group of talented young professionals. Our Associate Board members will not only serve as passionate brand ambassadors for Instituto but will also play a key role in fundraising for our programs and initiatives. We can’t wait to see the amazing impact this group will have!

Interested in joining Instituto's Associate Board?

Please contact Leslye Ortiz for more information ([email protected])

The session featured activities designed to foster language exchange and mutual learning. Participants engaged in meaningful conversations and interactive exercises covering reading, writing, and civics.

The event was a tremendous success, with both groups expressing enthusiasm and gratitude for the opportunity to connect and learn from one another. A standout moment was witnessing the genuine interactions and teamwork, beautifully captured in the attached photos, where students are actively engaged together.

This partnership highlights the power of intergenerational and cross-cultural collaboration, and we look forward to creating more opportunities to build these meaningful connections.