Noticias y Prensa

by Ulises Silva History begins with people. And in 2012, more people in Back of the Yards took part in the historic process of electing the next president. TRP has always believed that a civically engaged populace is vital to creating a healthy community. That’s why we joined a coalition for a Get Out the Vote campaign that focused on increasing voter registration in Back of the Yards. Historically, Back of the Yards has had some of the lowest voter turnouts in the city. TRP and its partners, however, successful registered more than 30,000 new voters.

by Ulises Silva In the past few months, TRP has helped many people achieve the dream of home ownership. For two families in particular, buying a home meant so much more than signing on a dotted line. Emeterio and Karyk Padilla are a young couple who’ve lived in Chicago for 10 years. For Emeterio, home ownership was a dream he didn’t think he could pursue. “I never thought I could afford to by a house,” Emeterio says. “I was young and I was afraid to see what my credit was.” But after hearing about TRP’s home purchase program at a mass at San Miguel church, the Padillas signed up for TRP’s trolley tour of our new NSP2 properties for sale and saw a home they wanted to buy. So they signed up for TRP’s free financial wellness classes to better position themselves for home ownership. “Thanks to TRP,” Emeterio says, “we educated ourselves on the home buying process.”

by Diana Hinojosa On Thursday, January 24, The Resurrection Project (TRP) hosted its third annual Family Unity Night at Dvorak Park in Pilsen. Despite the bitter-cold weather, this highly anticipated community event drew a lively crowd. True to its mission, TRP worked in collaboration with other community organizations such as Instituto del Progreso Latino and Mujeres Latinas en Acción to organize a convivio, or social gathering, that would serve as a Mecca of information regarding free services to community members that need them most. Dovark Park’s Field House was buzzing with Pilsen families as they enjoyed games, delicious food from Fogota Village, and a raffle that featured prizes promoting reading and exercise. Parents’ laps were piled with pamphlets of information as they mingled with other mothers and fathers. The children were happy to make new friends and play in a warm and inviting setting that brimmed with the spirit of community.

On Thursday, January 24th, TRP hosted its third annual Family Unity Night at Dvorak Park in Pilsen.

TRP served as developer and project manager for Instituto Del Progreso Latino’s new charter high school: Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA).

TRP has also joined anti-violence peace coalitions in an effort to curb violence in our neighborhoods. One of our most successful programs is the Resurrection Basketball League, a summer hoops and soccer tournament that takes place every summer and encourages youth participation.

TRP staff and volunteers went to city hall to drop off thousands of signed petitions asking President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney to address the foreclosure crisis as part of their presidency.

TRP staff, along with volunteers from Wells Fargo Bank, came together for TRP's first annual Day of Service.

La Casa was officially unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 11, 2012.

The annual La Posada de Pilsen, held on December 18, 2012.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Danny Solis held a celebratory press conference at La Casa after legislation was passed that will allow undocumented immigrants to apply for temporary drivers' licenses.

TRP used $13.8 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP2) dollars to acquire 40 abandoned properties in Back of the Yards and rehabilitate them into 75 units of quality, affordable housing.