The Latino Policy Forum is the only organization in the Chicago area that facilitates the involvement of Latinos at all levels of public decision-making. The Latino Policy Forum conducts analysis to inform, influence, and lead. Its goals are to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies, and engage diverse sectors of the community, with an understanding that advancing Latinos advances a shared future. Check them out here: http://www.latinopolicyforum.org/

The Trust for Public Land is working every day to create and protect the beautiful places that make Illinois so special. In Chicago, they’re currently hard at work creating The 606, our city’s next great park and trail system. Check them out here: www.tpl.org

The Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services program has been in existence since 1975. Since then, the program has grown from approximately 100 students to its present enrollment of more that 3300. LARES was established to assist UIC in the recruitment of Latinx students and to provide academic support to increase their chances for success. Check out their work here: http://lares.uic.edu/

The McCormick Foundation Executive Fellows at Erikson Institute is designed to provide highly influential leaders from multiple sectors with a credible, up-to-date, and research-based understanding of child development. Equipped with this information, leaders can make the most informed decisions about policy setting and resource allocation in their respective fields. Find out more at www.erikson.edu

The Latino Policy Forum is the only organization in the Chicago area that facilitates the involvement of Latinos at all levels of public decision-making. The Latino Policy Forum conducts analysis to inform, influence, and lead. Its goals are to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies, and engage diverse sectors of the community, with an understanding that advancing Latinos advances a shared future. Check them out here: http://www.latinopolicyforum.org/

Manufacturing Renaissance is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes advanced manufacturing as a springboard for sustainable development. Find out more here: http://mfgren.org/

HHDC revitalizes neighborhoods, creates new housing, employment, and business opportunity for widespread socio-economic growth. Our mission has always remained the same: to help people make a better life for themselves, their families, and their neighbors. Check out more info at: http://www.hispanichousingdevelopment.com/