Acuerdo Members
About Acuerdos
The Latino Policy Forum has developed a concept to build the policy making and advocacy capacity of Latino organizations and leaders called Acuerdos. (Acuerdo is a Spanish word meaning mutual understanding, agreement, or accord.) Acuerdos have one fundamental and important function: to work together to develop and execute priorities and a common agenda. We do this by making sure that information, policy, and advocacy on specific issues represent the Latino perspective and its community needs.
Acuerdos add value by:
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Developing an educated, issue-specific Latino voice;
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Building strong leaders who promote a common agenda;
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Advancing Latino access and inclusion;
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Generating positive engagement with the non-Latino community; and
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Making recommendations that improve the quality of life for all.
The Latino Policy Forum's Acuerdos consist of the following organizations:
Alianza Americas (formerly NALACC) | Immigration
American Jewish Committee | Immigration
Association of Latino/as Motivating Action (ALMA) | Immigration
Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation | Housing
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council | Housing
Cambiando Vidas/Access Living | Immigration
Carole Robertson Center for Learning | Education
Casa Central | Education, Housing
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Education, Housing
Centro de Información | Immigration
Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA) | Housing
Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights | Housing
Claretian Associates | Housing
Erie Neighborhood House | Education, Housing, Immigration
Family Focus Nuestra Familia | Education, Immigration
Farmworkers and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) | Immigration
Hispanic American Community Education and Services (HACES) | Immigration
Hispanic Housing Development Corporation | Housing
HOPE Fair Housing Center | Housing
Housing Action Illinois | Housing
Housing Choice Partners | Housing
Illinois Migrant Council | Housing
Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) | Housing
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) | Immigration
Metropolitan Family Services | Education
Metropolitan Planning Council | Housing
Metropolitan Tenants Organization | Housing
Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF) | Immigration
Mil Mujeres Legal Services | Immigration
Neighborhood Housing Services | Housing
Northside Community Resources | Housing
Northwest Side Housing Center | Housing
Onward Neighborhood House | Education
Open Communities | Immigration
Palenque LSNA (formerly Logan Square Neighborhood Association) | Housing
SGA Youth and Family Services | Immigration
Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) | Housing
Spanish Coalition for Housing | Housing
Spanish Community Center | Housing
Telpochcalli Community Education Project | Immigration
The Puerto Rican Agenda | Housing
The Resurrection Project | Housing
For additional information on the Education Acuerdo, contact Rebecca Vonderlack-Navarro.
For additional information on the Immigration, Housing, and Illinois Latino Agenda Acuerdos, contact José Marco-Paredes.