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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCI?N ON ITS 45TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n is a not-for-profit organization based in the Pilsen neighborhood, within the 7th District of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n was founded in 1970, when the Latino and immigrant population in Chicago began to grow substantially; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n has three locations, and serves approximately 8,000 community residents each year; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n is the Latina organization with the longest record of service in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n has been empowering women by providing services which reflect their values and culture and being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives for over 45 years; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n works in collaboration with other organizations to help Latinas throughout Chicagoland make better lives for themselves and their families by continuously sharing its resources through events and workshops; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n has been a beacon of hope to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by providing temporary financial relief as well as court advocacy and leadership training, academic support, and other skills women need to become self-sufficient; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n seeks to empower Latina women of all ages through personalized programs and services including after school programs, parent support programs, counseling, crisis intervention, court supervised visitation for non-custodial parents, and referrals to medical and financial support resources for women in need; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate concerning issues affecting Chicago Latinas, including but not limited to immigration, access to healthcare and education, and reproductive rights; and
WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acci?n ser...
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