The Resurrection Project

Honoring the brave who have served with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Your heroism will never be forgotten. Happy Veterans Day! |

In moments of uncertainty, it's more important than ever to turn towards one another, instead of away. Last night, we gathered in community and reaffirmed our commitment to support our immigrant families and neighbors. While the road ahead may be challenging, organizations like The Resurrection Project will continue to fight relentlessly for your rights, your dignity, and your future. Together, we are unstoppable. We will always rise and we will always fight for a better tomorrow. As we prepare for this next phase of resistance, we remind our community to take important steps to protect themselves. ** If you have DACA, renew as soon as possible.? ** If you are eligible for TPS, apply immediately.? Know Your Rights! Thank you to our partners and elected officials for your continued support. If you need information, please reach out to us at 312-666-1323 or visit our resource page at https://lnkd.in/gBgT49BJ.

Advocates reaffirm commitment to justice and solidarity in the face of renewed uncertainty.

Congratulations to Eréndira (Ere) Rendón Rendon, Vice President of Immigrant Justice, on receiving a 2024 Ohtli Award - the highest recognition granted by the Government of Mexico to members of the Mexican Community. The award was presented by Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil, the Consul General of the Consulado De Mexico en Chicago on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala. The Ohtli is presented to Mexicans living abroad who have dedicated a large part of their lives to promoting the well-being of Mexican citizens living abroad by demonstrating leadership, dedication, and commitment to improving the lives of others, particularly in the areas of education, social justice, and cultural preservation. Ere is being recognized for her dedication, strategic leadership, tireless advocacy, and strong commitment to uplifting and empowering Mexican immigrants through efforts aimed at creating systemic change. Her work has significantly impacted the community and inspired many individuals and groups. Under her leadership, Ere has successfully executed the Here to Work Campaign and has advocated for work permits for all, as well as initiatives such as Parole in Place (PIP) and DACA.

?? Congratulations to Colibri Fellow Jennifer Guadarrama for becoming one of the newest DOJ Partially Accredited Representatives! Congratulations to?Chicago Volunteer Legal Services?for receiving their Department of Justice Recognition! Did you know that for non-profit organizations to receive recognition from the Department of Justice they must also apply for an individual to get accredited? Colibri Fellows are paving the way for organizations and for future immigrant advocates to pursue careers as DOJ Accredited Representatives!

? Exciting News! Today The Resurrection Project and the City of Chicago are launching the Shared Equity Investment Program (SEIP) Purchase Price Assistance Program! This initiative aims to empower low, moderate, and mixed-income homebuyers with up to $60,000 for purchasing shared equity housing. ? For questions, contact us at 312-666-1323 or [email protected] Click the links below to read the full announcement and explore how this program can help you achieve homeownership. TRP: https://bit.ly/3YFtA2u City of Chicago: https://bit.ly/3Ym5ngh

Illinois just gained three new legal representatives! ?? Join us in congratulating 3 of our Colibrí Fellowship?Class of 2024 alumni who were approved for DOJ Accreditation: - Sohee Kim from HANA Center, Partial DOJ Accreditation - Katerine Torres from The Immigration Project, Partial DOJ Accreditation - Al Peters from Syrian Community Network, Full DOJ Accreditation

Thank you to State Representative Theresa Mah for joining us for our first in-person training session of the 2025 Colibrí Fellowship cohort at Casa Michoacán in Pilsen.

Ending Hispanic Heritage Month highlighting Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation. Precious Blood has embodied change in Back of the Yards community by bringing hope, healing, and resilience through restorative justice, youth programs, and vital support services. They focus on transforming lives and building a safer future for their community!

TRP’s Colibrí Fellowship for DOJ Accreditation has expanded! We are excited to announce that our partners @Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) launched the Fellowship in Oregon, engaging 13 fellows from six organizations across the state. ? This is the first Colibrí Fellowship cohort outside of Illinois and the fourth cohort overall. TRP Immigrant Justice leaders and Colibrí alum were on hand in Oregon for the launch to offer training and share their experiences. ? TRP launched Colibrí 2022 to create legal career pathways and increase access to legal services for immigrants by training fellows for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Accreditation – a designation that enables non-attorneys to serve as legal representatives in immigration cases. In just two years, the Fellowship increased the total number of accredited representatives in Illinois by more than 10%. We are excited to bring this growth and community of passionate DOJ accredited representatives to Oregon and beyond! ? Thank you to our Colibrí partners: Professor Michele Pistone at Villanova University Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates, Capaces Leadership Institute, UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) @Oregon Worker Relief, and Clinton Global Initiative