Palenque LSNA

09/04/2026

We’re proud to announce that Palenque LSNA has been selected as a winner of the 2026 Cubs Charities Community Awards, presented by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation!! 💙🧡 Thank you to EVERYONE who voted and to Cubs Charities and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation for investing in Chicago youth, families and communities.

09/02/2026

A very special congratulations to our Palenque LNSA Parent Mentors who obtained their credentials and secured positions at our local community partner schools on the first day of classes this school year!
Thank you to the Parent Engagement Institute Parent Mentor Program - Illinois and Ladders of Opportunities for helping parents achieve their dreams!

08/21/2026

Cultivating the Pipeline 🌱

We closed our week presenting the Parent Mentor Program to teachers across our partner schools.

Hearing teachers affirm the essential role of Parent Mentors in their classrooms reminds us why strong school-family partnerships matter.

At Palenque, we believe that when schools and families work together, we create stronger learning communities and cultivate a pipeline of parent leaders who are empowered to support their children, their schools, and their communities.

Parent Mentor Program - Illinois
Grow Your Own Teachers Illinois
Illinois Access to Justice

08/19/2026

Citizen Workshop happening on September 18th, 10AM-3PM. Call our office, 773-384-4370, to schedule an appointment. Spots are limited.

El taller para ciudadanos tendrá lugar el 18 de septiembre, de 10:00 a 15:00. Llama a nuestra oficina, al 773-384-4370, para concertar una cita. Las plazas son limitadas.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Are you worried about your landlord not renewing your lease? PRO Protects You! 🏘 The City of Chicago is set to introduce a transformative package of renter protection measures later this month. Renters protections have not been updated in over 50 years! The overall goal of the updates is to add protections for tenants from abuses of the housing system and to level the playing field between renters and landlords.

Palenque LSNA's Housing Team will be hosting a canvassing event this TONIGHT, Tuesday August 18th, at 3:30PM to advocate for and inform community members about the Protecting Renters Ordinance (PRO). We hope to see you there!
Spot us wearing the bright blue vest 💙

08/17/2026

It's the final week to VOTE for us to win a Cubs Charities Community Award! Click the link below and vote ONCE A DAY through Friday using your email address. 🗳

This program recognizes organizations that support local youth. The 15 finalists with the most votes will win a $10,000 grant through an on-field check presentation at Wrigley Field. ⚾🐻

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/community/cubs-charities/community-awards/vote

08/13/2026

A group of Kelvyn Park Summer Youth participated in a Peace Circle facilitated by to discuss and share around intergenerational trauma and colonialism.

The intention set for the circle was to explore how trauma manifest in families, the impact it has, and what are some follow up actions or reflections. These topics were connected to themes the youth were exploring in their summer program.

After the Peace circle, tacos were provided and they began to plan how Peace Circles could continue to be a regular part of programing in the upcoming school year.

08/13/2026

‘Maryangel Rodriguez is one of the interns this summer with the summer housing youth program. The Pomona College senior spent a lot of her childhood in Logan Square, when there wasn’t much to do there. Now that the neighborhood is one of the hottest parts of Chicago, the families she grew up with can no longer afford to live there. Rodriguez, 21, says canvassing can be tedious at times, but she remembers her goal: “Hearing more people be like, ‘I bought my house and I was able to stay in my neighborhood that I’ve lived in my entire life’ — that’s what we’re looking for.”’

A city ordinance allows tenants in some neighborhoods to band together to try to buy their building if it goes up for sale. Some college and high school students are teaming up this summer to let renters and landlords know.

08/08/2026

Strong communities are built when we come together!

If you or someone you know needs a referral for legal services through Palenque LSNA, stop by and speak with our Community Navigators. We’re here to help connect you with the information and support you need.

📍 Kimball Daycare Center | 1636 N. Kimball Ave.
📅 Today, August 8 | ⏰ 10 AM–3 PM

Illinois Access to Justice
Parent Mentor Program - Illinois