Southwest Organizing Project

We are happy to have been joined by so many partners and leaders at the groundbreaking of our upcoming 44-unit housing development on 63rd and Western. Through the efforts of so many, our neighborhood is being reinvested in through the Reclaiming Chicago campaign.

Celebrating the acheivements of the Parent Mentor Program is always one of the biggest highlights of the year. The resilience, dedication and strength of everyone involved from the parents, teachers, organizers and those that support the program will forever be an energizing experience.

Celebrar los logros del Programa de Mentores para Padres es siempre uno de los momentos más destacados del año. La resiliencia, la dedicación y la fortaleza de todos los involucrados —padres, maestros, organizadores y quienes apoyan el programa— serán siempre una experiencia inspiradora.

Is your DACA expiring? Reach out to us so that we can help you with your renewal process.

¿Está por vencer su DACA? Comuníquese con nosotros para que podamos ayudarle con su proceso de renovación.

This is your sign! FREE High School Equivalency (GED) classes are starting this March right here in the Chicago Lawn community, offered through our partnership with Kennedy‑King College. Classes will be in English.

Supportive services to help you succeed
Classes: Thursdays 1–5 PM & Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
Placement Testing Date: March 5 | 10 AM–12 PM
Scan the QR code or click the link below or check out our linktree to sign up today — your future starts now!
Last day to sign up is end of day March 4th

Questions? Contact Quabeeny Daniels (Q) at [email protected]

Our Parent Mentors from Peck, Azuela, Sawyer, Monarchs and Pasteur celebrating Spirit Week at Pasteur Elementary!

GRACIAS a la Ciudad de Chicago por su inversión de $3 millones en el Fondo de Protección Legal, un programa exitoso que ha ayudado a miles de familias inmigrantes a acceder a servicios legales confiables, mantenerse unidas y construir estabilidad en nuestras comunidades.

Este financiamiento fortalece nuestros vecindarios, apoya a las y los trabajadores y reafirma el compromiso de Chicago con la equidad, la dignidad y el debido proceso.

Un reconocimiento especial a nuestras organizaciones aliadas del LPF por su defensa y dedicación a la justicia.
The Resurrection Project Centro de Trabajadores Unidos Haitian American Museum of Chicago-HAMOC United African Organization Centro Romero Enlace Chicago Northwest Center Indo-American Center National Immigrant Justice Center HANA Center Erie Neighborhood House

Thank you to the City of Chicago for its $3 million investment in the Legal Protection Fund, a successful program that has helped thousands of immigrant families access trusted legal services, stay together, and build stability in our communities.

This funding strengthens neighborhoods, supports workers, and affirms Chicago’s commitment to fairness, dignity, and due process.
The Resurrection Project Enlace Chicago Centro Romero HANA Center Indo-American Center Northwest Center National Immigrant Justice Center United African Organization Erie Neighborhood House Haitian American Museum of Chicago-HAMOC Centro de Trabajadores Unidos

Reclaiming Chicago won the Chicago Prize!
We are honored to be part of this Coalition
Estamos agradecidos y honrados por ser parte de United Power for Action and Justice The Resurrection Project

Come and stop by our Light in the Night: Gage Park Toy Giveaway next week on Thursday, December 18th from 3-6pm! Children must be present to receive one gift. We will be giving out free food and warm beverages, host Christmas activities, and give information about local resources and services! Come bring your Holiday spirit and get to know your local partners!

¡Ven a pasar por nuestro Sorteo de Juguetes Light in the Night: Gage Park la próxima semana, el jueves 18 de diciembre de 3:00 a 6:00! Los niños deben estar presentes para recibir un regalo. ¡Distribuiremos comida y bebidas calientes gratis, organizaremos actividades navideñas y daremos información sobre recursos y servicios locales! ¡Ven a traer tu espíritu navideño y conoce a tus socios locales!

Update on Castañon-Nava Settlement to Release Hundreds of Detained Community Members

In a much needed victory for our communities, on November 12, a federal judge ruled that up to 615 people could be eligible for release on bond or Alternatives to Detention, in addition to 13 people who are eligible for immediate release.

This progress is only possible because Rapid Response Teams and community members across Illinois continue to document ICE and CBP activity. Your vigilance is saving lives.

But there's more work to do to keep our communities safe, informed, and intact.

Stay tuned for more information on how families can check eligibility for relief under this week’s ruling.

In the meantime, here’s how you can help:

Donate to the bond fund: mibfc.org
Sign up for a Know Your Rights workshop & find legal help: trpimmigrantjustice.org
Report ICE activity in Illinois: ICIRR Family Support Network hotline at 1-855-435-7693
The Resurrection Project ACLU of Illinois National Immigrant Justice Center Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Organized Communities Against Deportations