Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and builds the capacity of Little Village stakeholders to confront systemic inequities and barriers to economic and social access. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of Little Village residents by fostering a safe and healthy environment and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.
Over the years, Enlace has adapted its work to meet the priorities, needs, and interests of the community. Currently, its four areas of focus include education, health, immigration, and violence prevention. Within and across each of these areas, Enlace engages four key strategies that include 1) organizing and advocacy, 2) program implementation and service delivery, 3) convening and community planning, and 4) individual and community capacity building. Enlace believes in local leadership development as the basis for building community power.
Little Village, Chicago
The Little Village Education Collaborative convened by Enlace Chicago is implementing individualized Equity Response Teams with their local postsecondary partners to increase student support in college access and persistence.
