The Latino Policy Forum has developed a concept to build the policy making and advocacy capacity of Latino organizations and leaders called Acuerdos. (Acuerdo is a Spanish word meaning mutual understanding, agreement, or accord.) Acuerdos have one fundamental and important function: to work together to develop and execute priorities and a common agenda. We do this by making sure that information, policy, and advocacy on specific issues represent the Latino perspective and its community needs.
Acuerdos add value by:
- Developing an educated, issue-specific Latino voice;
- Building strong leaders who promote a common agenda;
- Advancing Latino access and inclusion;
- Generating positive engagement with the non-Latino community; and
- Making recommendations that improve the quality of life for all.
The Housing Acuerdo is made of leaders from:
- Bikerdike Redevelopment Corporation
- Brighton Park Neighborhood Council
- Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
- Center for Changing Lives
- Centro Autónomo
- Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance
- Claretian Associates
- Enlance Chicago
- Erie Neighborhood House
- Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc.
- Heartland Human Care Services
- Hispanic Housing Development Corporation
- Illinois Migrant Council
- Interfaith Leadership Project
- John Marshall Law School
- La Casa Norte
- Latin United Community Association (LUCHA)
- Legal Assistance Foundation of Metro Chicago - Illinois Migrant Legal Assistance Project (IMLAP)
- Logan Square Neighborhood Association
- Metropolitan Tenants Organization
- Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc.
- Northwest Side Housing Center
- Northside Community Resources
- ONE Northside
- Open Communities
- Puerto Rican Cultural Center-Centro Infantil
- San Jose Obrero Mission
- The Resurrection Project
- UIC Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement
For more information on the Housing Acuerdo, contact Dolores Ponce de Leon