On Tuesday, I joined my colleague Congressman Chuy García on a tour of the Pilsen neighborhood! For our first stop, we visited Mujeres Latinas en Acción, a bilingual non-profit dedicated to providing domestic violence and sexual assault services to Latinas and the broader community. We learned about the broad spectrum of services they provide and how they tailor their work for the Latina and immigrant community.
Our next stop was The Resurrection Project, a local non-profit helping families build financial security. Through their financial workshops and services, they assist families with building credit, reducing debt, purchasing a new home, avoiding foreclosure, and more. They believe access to housing is critical to success, therefore they help develop and manage properties that offer affordable housing. They also help immigrants navigate the legal system to ensure justice is served and their rights are protected.
We also visited the National Museum of Mexican Art. The museum is one of the most prominent first-voice institutions for Mexican art and culture in the United States and boasts the country's largest Mexican art collection. Congressman García and I explored the museum and got to check out their exhibit on mariachis in Chicago, which features a photo of Congressman García marching with mariachis. We also learned about their youth art program, which aims to provide a safe space for students to grow as artists and become active members of their communities.
This tour was a chance to visit and learn about the incredible institutions that serve the people of Pilsen. Each neighborhood in Chicago is unique and I am fortunate to explore our great city and connect with the wonderful people that call it home.
