Enlace Chicago: An organization founded to support the residents of Little Village
through education and economic development to make sure they feel safe in their community and live in a positive and healthy environment. http://enlacechicago.org/about/ |
Chicago Public Library Little Village Branch: This library was recently opened in 2011 and it is a great resource for teachers to use to incorporate more global learning in their classroom. It's as simple as checking out informational books on international cities to support students in a project where they make a brochure about things to do in international capital cities. This is also a wonderful resource that children can use to research current events or use the computers to learn about what is happening in other countries. http://www.chipublib.org/locations/51/
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National Museum of Mexican Art: Museum located in Little Village at 1852 W. 19th Street.
Devoted to sharing information about Mexican history and culture with the community. It offers many educational programs for children and families. http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/ |
The Resurrection Project: The Resurrection Project is a nonprofit organizing with the goal of creating a healthy community by acting on faith and building relationships by means of organizing, education, and community development. The page you will go to explains the education and community programs that project offers to the community.
http://resurrectionproject.org/our-departments/community-engagement-and-programs/
http://resurrectionproject.org/our-departments/community-engagement-and-programs/
Chicago Area Peace Corps Association: This non-profit is made up of peace corp members who volunteer and continue to serve to promote global understanding and world peace through sharing experiences and educating others. They work to promote global awareness and I'm sure would be happy to come and speak with your students about their international experiences. http://www.capca.org/about/