Latino in Chicago

Eric Lugo

From non-profits, to business, to philanthropy - the Latino community is reshaping the future of Chicago, and our people are working day-in and day-out to create safer and vibrant neighborhoods for Latino families across the city. Latino In Chicago brings you voices of the most visionary, innovative, and dynamic Latinos leading the charge.

Категории: Правителство и организации

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Today’s episode features Edgar Ramirez, President and CEO of Chicago Commons, an organization that has invested and helped shape the lives of Chicagoans since 1894. Like a few other organizations, Chicago Commons has evolved from its settlement house origins to partner with individuals, families, and communities to overcome poverty, discrimination, and isolation. Their programs are designed to help children, families and seniors GO further to live richer, more fulfilling lives. Emphasis on the GO. Edgar joined Commons in 2010 at the Associate Executive Director. In this episode, we learn about: Chicago Commons eastern European immigrant origins to now servicing elderly and early learners on South and West sides; Edgar’s journey to Commons and how mentorship really shaped his path; How listening to community has influenced Commons’ approach to programming; Edgar shares Insight on how Commons’ bridges services in African-American and Latino communities; and Edgar also reflects on his leadership and what’s changed since becoming CEO.