2012-2015
The Pilsen Alliance successfully fought to prevent the closure of four schools in Pilsen.
We worked with community residents and environmental justice groups to help force the shut down of Fisk Coal Power Plant in Pilsen.
2016-2018
Led anti-gentrification efforts in the community to address gentrification and displacement.
Received the Barbara Grau Award for Excellence Housing Justice Advocacy work.
2019-2020
Youth led effort to help remove School Resource Officers (SRO) from Benito Juarez Academy
Helped lead Stop Pilsen Landmark Coalition to defeat the Pilsen Landmark Ordinance proposed by Department of Planning and Development (DPD).
Provided emergency rental assistance for over 50 families in Pilsen and the near west side and southwest side communities of Chicago.
Partnered with groups like Femme Defensa to help provide foodboxes, PPE and other essential mutual aid items.