by Mary LaVigne In reflecting on my first months here at Taller de José, I have learned so much about what accompaniment means, and how it looks in our current context. From Zoom training and webinars to my first appointment and in-person accompaniment, I have been reminded of one important thing. Day by day. That…
Detailsby Alecx Hernandez This year I did not expect to be in Chicago because I did not believe there was need for me here. I was ready to branch out and participate in a year of service in California, but due to Covid-19 pandemic and the fires, California was not the safest option. Since those…
Detailsby Maria Post “I have never appreciated the incarnate nature of God more.” Someone recently shared this reflection at a virtual retreat I attended, while lamenting that we could not be together in person. Since then, I have found myself quoting them often, every time I find myself overjoyed to be in the presence of…
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By Nico According to the Latino Policy Forum, coronavirus tests taken by Latinos have come up positive nearly 46% of the time. This figure is stunning. To consider that the odds offered by a coin flip can capture a client’s odds of contracting this virus threatens despair. This virus burns furiously, feasting on communities left…
DetailsBy Joan Stopka Wednesday, March 11, 2020 was a relatively busy day for me. I had spent the majority of it at Rush University Hospital with one of my clients while she went through some testing. The coronavirus was becoming part of everyone’s vernacular at this stage but something in the news caught my ear…
DetailsÚltima actualización: 15 Abril 2020 Guía de recursos de Latinos Progresando Guía de recursos del ICIRR para inmigrantes en Illinois Página de recursos del Foro Latino de Políticas Página de recursos de los centros de salud Esperanza Página de recursos de la ciudad de Chicago Illinois tiene una linea de asistencia para el coronavirus disponible…
DetailsBy Brenda Rodriguez At times like these, the memory of certain clients can fill my mind and re-kindle my heart. One client on my mind in heart right now is Rigo. Rigo, who is now 72 years old, arrived in the United States approximately 45 years ago and has lived here ever since. He came…
DetailsLast updated: 4/15/20 Guía de recursos de Latinos Progresando/Latinos Progresando Resource Guide Guía de recursos del ICIRR para inmigrantes en Illinois/ICIRR Resource Guide for Immigrants in Illinois Página de recursos del Foro Latino de Políticas/Latino Policy Forum Resource Page Página de recursos de los centros de salud Esperanza/Esperanza Health Centers Resource Page Página de recursos…
DetailsBy Eli Beller The journey is the destination. The end game not necessarily as vital or meaningful as the steps taken to get to achievement and outcome. “Journey” as a verb, a fluid process that reaches out in waves. Such was my experience interning at Taller de José, as I accompanied clients to immigration appointments,…
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