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Instituto del Progreso Latino
Basic Information
Address: 2750 S. Blue Island, Chicago, IL 60608
2520 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone Number: 773-890-0055
Email: y.nieves@idpl.org
Director: Juan Salgado
Action Shots
Additional Information
Causes Served: Youth and adult education, citizenship, health
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Childre, youth, and adults
Ages for Volunteer: 17+
Hours of Service: 40-1,000
Minimum Hours Required: 40
Days of Service: Varies
Mission Statement:
Instituto del Progreso Latino (Instituto) was incorporated in 1977 to meet the needs of Latino immigrants to learn English, find employment, accustom their children to the U.S. educational systems, and adjust to life in Chicago in a myriad of ways. Since its inception, Instituto has been a story of hope, perseverance, and community triumph.
Today, Instituto is a recognized leading city and state educational center serving more than 14,000 participants annually to advance their basic academic skills, obtain a high school diploma, pass the GED exam, become U.S. citizens, increase their job skills, and provide assistance with employment opportunities. Our goal is to instill that sense of hope, motivate perseverance, and provide the tools for success.
Program History:
Instituto del Progreso Latino (Instituto) was incorporated in 1977 to meet the needs of Latino immigrants to learn English, find employment, accustom their children to the U.S. educational systems, and adjust to life in Chicago in a myriad of ways. Since its inception, Instituto has been a story of hope, perseverance, and community triumph.
Today, Instituto is a recognized leading city and state educational center serving more than 14,000 participants annually to advance their basic academic skills, obtain a high school diploma, pass the GED exam, become U.S. citizens, increase their job skills, and provide assistance with employment opportunities. Our goal is to instill that sense of hope, motivate perseverance, and provide the tools for success.
Additional Information:
Volunteers are welcome to stop by our site at 2520 S. Western, call or email for more details on how to volunteer in our various programs.