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important event of the year!

We are Excited to Announce our 2023 Spirit Awardees!

Beatriz Ponce De Leon – Deputy Mayor of Immigrant, Migrant and Refugee Rights

Ricardo Estrada – President and CEO of Metropolitan Family Services

Our annual gal is our largest and most important fundraiser of the year. Instituto’s mission is to contribute to the fullest development of Latino immigrants and their families through education, training, and employment that fosters full participation in the changing US society while preserving cultural identity and dignity. Our work is paving the way for successful strategies around the country. We are partnering with organizations like our own to offer our expertise and help them develop pathways for their communities. We join state and national policy makers to create broader system changes that impact our families. We are a nationally recognized organization and we regularly open our doors so others can learn from our programs and approach.

We hope to see you on Thursday, September 28^th!

In September of 2022, Instituto responded to the influx of new migrant arrivals to Chicago by launching Project AMOR (Asylum Migrant Outreach Response). In conjunction with the City of Chicago, Instituto created an Amazon Wishlist to mobilize donation efforts for this new population. Since the launch of the wishlist, over $200,000 in essential items such as clothes, toiletries, diapers, and hygiene products, have been purchased by generous donors to help aid migrants. Instituto has also directly assisted over 120 asylum seekers by helping them obtain City Key IDs as well as providing them with legal aid and financial literacy direction.

With a surge of new arrivals that began in May of this year, Instituto del Progreso Latino began accepting physical donations of new and unused clothes and other essential items to its buildings. In just over a month Instituto has received over 3,500 donated essential items which have been dispersed to various police districts, other non-profit organizations, housing sites and respites. Additionally, over 300 volunteers have signed up to volunteer and assist with Instituto’s Project AMOR efforts.

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Instituto received recognition for the work with the Southern Collaborative! Instituto processes the most naturalization applications in the state of Illinois.

This work would not be possible without our collaborative organizations. Thank you for everything that you do to make this work possible. For more information about our programs or to sign up for an appointment with our Immigration Legal Aid Department click below:

On July 21, 2023, a momentous occasion took place as U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in collaboration with Instituto del Progreso Latino, came together to host a heartwarming naturalization ceremony. More than 50 new citizens were welcomed into the United States with great joy and celebration. The event was graced by the presence of Instituto's esteemed President & CEO, Karina Ayala Bermejo, who delivered a warm and heartfelt address, emphasizing the organization's commitment to welcoming immigrants with open arms. The proceedings continued with U.S. District Judge Ronald A. Guzman presiding over the ceremony, administering the oath of citizenship to our new citizens. The ceremony was also honored by the presence of esteemed guests, including Congressman Chuy Garcia and UNIDOS US President & CEO, Ms. Janet Murguia.



This naturalization ceremony stands as a testament to Instituto del Progreso Latino's unwavering dedication to providing comprehensive wrap-around services to immigrants. By promoting the benefits of U.S. citizenship for all eligible individuals, Instituto del Progreso Latino fosters a sense of belonging, opportunity, and empowerment within the immigrant community.