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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING ENLACE CHICAGO FOR ITS 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO LITTLE VILLAGE, NORTH LAWNDALE, AND CHICAGO
WHEREAS, Enlace Chicago was founded as the Little Village Community Development Corporation in 1990 by local leaders to drive a resident-led vision for neighborhood improvements; and
WHEREAS, since its establishment thirty five years ago, Enlace has had an unwavering commitment to building community power through organizing, strengthening networks, and delivering neighborhood-based services that advance health, protect human rights, foster peace, and build resilience; and
WHEREAS, Enlace has been critical in building community, helping residents establish block clubs and connecting residents with one another to advocate for a stronger community; and
WHEREAS, Enlace's 2005 Quality of Life Plan led to transformational developments in the community including but not limited to the construction of Little Village High School along with the development of parks and public spaces, and the expansion of community schools and arts collaboratives; and
WHEREAS, Enlace has been an essential partner in violence prevention-taking a comprehensive and multi-systemic approach, addressing violence through street intervention, school-based counselors, supporting safe passage routes to schools and advocating for restorative justice initiatives that break the cycle of violence; and
WHEREAS, Enlace serves more than 8,000 youth and adults annually with a focus on Education, Community Health, Immigration, Mental Health, and Community Safety; and
WHEREAS, Enlace Chicago received the Mayor's Medal of Honor in 2022 and numerous awards for excellence in community planning, violence prevention, health equity, and education; and
WHEREAS, Enlace Chicago continues to embody a model of community-driven change, rooted in the belief that residents themselves are best positioned to shape the future of their neighborhoods and to build lasting systems of opportuni...
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