Centers Youth Run the Chicago Marathon
Running Forward in the Chicago Marathon! Six youth participants of our running group ran over 26 miles around our city to complete the Chicago Marathon. These young men demonstrated dedication and...
View ArticleThe Vine Students Learn to Sew
Activities at The Vine after-school program are carefully planned and thought out to help students learn extra-curricular skills. Recently, older children had the option to take a sewing class by Mrs....
View ArticleLittle Village Little League trio to represent Team Mexico in international...
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View ArticleResiliency Services Walks With Families During Hard Times
Our Resiliency Services team walks alongside victims of violence and their families with empathy and compassion. They arrive at the scene, visit the hospital and connect them to resources. They help...
View ArticleAbout 1,500 Turkeys and Food Boxes Distributed for Thanksgiving
About 1,500 turkeys and food boxes were distributed to families in Little Village right before Thanksgiving Day! It was so essential for us to continue this. Hundreds of families had their holiday...
View ArticleCreating the Beloved Community Together Through Relationships
Time has proven that genuine and lasting relationships are powerful. We have seen first-hand former participants healing from traumas, finding their own place in this world, and becoming mentors...
View ArticleA New Wave of Mentors
Aldo, Endy, Susie and Gio are former NSLV participants who are now working at Centers! Aldo and Endy are part of the Sports Department and serve as referees during soccer season at NSLV. Susie is our...
View ArticleOur Work with Arriving Migrants in Chicago
New Life Centers has joined forces with the city, state and local organizations to help new migrants settle as they await their immigration court cases. We have hired a team, New Vecinos, that will...
View ArticlePromoting Peace Memorial Day Weekend
We spent Memorial Day Weekend promoting peace in Little Village. On Saturday morning, we had our 3 on 3 basketball tournament with skills challenges, tacos, prizes and c ommunity. Saturday night, we...
View ArticleSports for Peacemaking and Trauma Healing
We are holding summer events to create safe spaces for families 4 days a week in Little Village and every other week in Humboldt Park. These include summer softball leagues, soccer and basketball...
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