*|FNAME|*, I've mentioned being the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, but I never explained how that influences my vision for Illinois' future.
Like I said, my parents came to the US from Guatemala, and they worked day and night to give me and my siblings a better life than they had. I can’t imagine what would’ve happened to my siblings and me if we would’ve been separated from them. That's why I'm working hard to be a champion for immigrant families.
My family experienced housing instability. As the former board president of an affordable housing development organization and the Executive Director of a homeless services agency, I understand how important housing is to our community's development. That's why I'm advocating for affordable and community-centered developments to make it easier for our residents to find a home and keep it.
Delia Ramirez has dedicated her life and career to advocating for working families. She is an outstanding community leader with experience as CEO of community organizations and has created countless alliances in our communities. As the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, Delia's values are rooted in effort and service to others.
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As the founder and former director of the Center for Changing Lives, chair of the executive board for the Latin United Community Housing Association (LUCHA) and the Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA), Delia has worked for solutions to many complex problems such as affordable housing, education, and criminal justice.
In 2018, Delia ran for and was elected to the House of Representatives in Illinois' 4th District. Since then, she has passed legislation expanding affordable housing, Medicaid coverage for seniors regardless of immigration status, and creating a Chicago school board. Now, she is part of the Democratic majority leadership team in the House.
Delia fights every day to break the social obstacles that she and many women face. Her passion is to guide and empower women to achieve leadership opportunities in all sectors.
If you would like to mail a check, please send directly to:
United with Delia for Congress
PO Box 47927
Chicago, IL. 60647
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