A message from Raul Raymundo

Dear friends and supporters,
In the last few weeks, despite a government shutdown and shaky economy, The Resurrection Project team has been working hard on initiatives that empower our communities and give them access to resources. Recently, we helped relaunch Second Federal Credit Union in the Little Village neighborhood. For over 100 years this institution has had a proud legacy of serving immigrant communities and together we were able to rescue this bank and keep existing mortgage holders in their homes and continue to offer vital financial services to our communities. Home owner Jeidy Zavala was on the brink of losing the family home but Second Federal Credit Union referred her to Alicia Gutierrez, TRP’s Home Preservation Manager, and she was able to get the resources she needed to prevent foreclosure.
We also had the honor of being a recipient of this year’s Global Latino Fest organized by Milena Tous, President of Multi Latino Marketing Agency. and Pat Pulido Sanchez of Pulido Sanchez Communications. Thanks to their leadership and vision they are helping us continue to invest in our college-bound youth by creating the La Casa Scholarship Fund. It’s imperative that we act today to equip Latino youth for the demands of the workforces they will enter tomorrow. La Casa was created to do just that by surrounding students with the resources and support they need to successfully complete a bachelor’s degree.
Our immigration initiatives led by Mayra López and her team in our Community Engagement and Programs department is also on the move. They will hold a celebration rally and workshop in Back of the Yards alongside Representative Luis Gutierrez to provide information on how undocumented individuals can obtain a temporary drivers license. While we continue to strengthen our communities, we encourage you to spread the word about the resources available to them through the ongoing work we do.
As always, thank you for your continued investment in our work to create healthy communities.
Sincerely,
Raul Raymundo
CEO, The Resurrection Project

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TRP was part of an effort to save the community bank. On September 21, we celebrated the resurrected Second Federal’s grand re-opening.

Celebrating La Casa at Global Latino Fest

More than 500 people attended this gala event whose proceeds will launch a very special scholarship fund.

TRP and Second Federal help Jeidy and her family keep her home

Jeidy was at risk of losing her home, until she heard about TRP’s foreclosure counseling service.

La Casa Student Housing triples its occupancy in its second year

In just its second year, La Casa triples its occupancy and welcomes 62 new students.

Keeping hope alive: TRP and its partners continue to push for comprehensive immigration reform

TRP and its partners haven’t given up the fight for comprehensive immigration reform.

TRP spearheading the Chicago outreach for a national public service announcement campaign

NALCAB is launching an important public service campaign, and TRP is playing a major role.
 
 
 

TRP, Bank of America, and Citibank helping people secure a better financial future with Secure Credit Cards

A TRP program supported by Bank of America and Citibank has helped more than 100 people establish good credit.

TRP expands its successful Elev8 program to Finkl Academy

TRP’s successful Elev8 program at Orozco Academy is now being replicated in other schools, starting with Finkl Academy.

TRP in the news

TRP recently appeared on CAN-TV, ABC-7, and other media outlets.
 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Resurrection Project and its breast cancer support group, ELLAS, honors the courage of all women who are in the fight to beat breast cancer.