The Resurrection Project

Congratulations to Eréndira (Ere) Rendón Rendon, Vice President of Immigrant Justice, on receiving a 2024 Ohtli Award - the highest recognition granted by the Government of Mexico to members of the Mexican Community. The award was presented by Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil, the Consul General of the Consulado De Mexico en Chicago on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala. The Ohtli is presented to Mexicans living abroad who have dedicated a large part of their lives to promoting the well-being of Mexican citizens living abroad by demonstrating leadership, dedication, and commitment to improving the lives of others, particularly in the areas of education, social justice, and cultural preservation. Ere is being recognized for her dedication, strategic leadership, tireless advocacy, and strong commitment to uplifting and empowering Mexican immigrants through efforts aimed at creating systemic change. Her work has significantly impacted the community and inspired many individuals and groups. Under her leadership, Ere has successfully executed the Here to Work Campaign and has advocated for work permits for all, as well as initiatives such as Parole in Place (PIP) and DACA.

🎉 Congratulations to Colibri Fellow Jennifer Guadarrama for becoming one of the newest DOJ Partially Accredited Representatives! Congratulations to Chicago Volunteer Legal Services for receiving their Department of Justice Recognition! Did you know that for non-profit organizations to receive recognition from the Department of Justice they must also apply for an individual to get accredited? Colibri Fellows are paving the way for organizations and for future immigrant advocates to pursue careers as DOJ Accredited Representatives!

⭐ Exciting News! Today The Resurrection Project and the City of Chicago are launching the Shared Equity Investment Program (SEIP) Purchase Price Assistance Program! This initiative aims to empower low, moderate, and mixed-income homebuyers with up to $60,000 for purchasing shared equity housing. ⭐ For questions, contact us at 312-666-1323 or lending@resurrectionproject.org Click the links below to read the full announcement and explore how this program can help you achieve homeownership. TRP: https://bit.ly/3YFtA2u City of Chicago: https://bit.ly/3Ym5ngh

Illinois just gained three new legal representatives! 🎉 Join us in congratulating 3 of our Colibrí Fellowship Class of 2024 alumni who were approved for DOJ Accreditation: - Sohee Kim from HANA Center, Partial DOJ Accreditation - Katerine Torres from The Immigration Project, Partial DOJ Accreditation - Al Peters from Syrian Community Network, Full DOJ Accreditation

Thank you to State Representative Theresa Mah for joining us for our first in-person training session of the 2025 Colibrí Fellowship cohort at Casa Michoacán in Pilsen.

Ending Hispanic Heritage Month highlighting Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation. Precious Blood has embodied change in Back of the Yards community by bringing hope, healing, and resilience through restorative justice, youth programs, and vital support services. They focus on transforming lives and building a safer future for their community!

TRP’s Colibrí Fellowship for DOJ Accreditation has expanded! We are excited to announce that our partners @Equity Corps of Oregon (ECO) launched the Fellowship in Oregon, engaging 13 fellows from six organizations across the state.   This is the first Colibrí Fellowship cohort outside of Illinois and the fourth cohort overall. TRP Immigrant Justice leaders and Colibrí alum were on hand in Oregon for the launch to offer training and share their experiences.   TRP launched Colibrí 2022 to create legal career pathways and increase access to legal services for immigrants by training fellows for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Accreditation – a designation that enables non-attorneys to serve as legal representatives in immigration cases. In just two years, the Fellowship increased the total number of accredited representatives in Illinois by more than 10%. We are excited to bring this growth and community of passionate DOJ accredited representatives to Oregon and beyond!   Thank you to our Colibrí partners: Professor Michele Pistone at Villanova University Interdisciplinary Immigration Studies Training for Advocates, Capaces Leadership Institute, UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) @Oregon Worker Relief, and Clinton Global Initiative

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

Reclaiming: Back of the Yards, is an effort with United Power for Action and Justice, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, and our dedicated community members. Together, we're making a difference! TRP is committed to affordable homeownership and to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to own a home, build equity, and create generational wealth for themselves and their families. Our team is ready to support you with homebuyer education courses, personalized credit counseling, and a range of lending options to help residents achieve their dreams! Click on the link to view our recent interview with Fox 32 reporter Gabriella Premus, featuring TRP Managing Broker, Erica Esquivel. https://bit.ly/403p4vF

🎉 Exciting Announcement! One year from tonight, on October 9, 2025, we’ll celebrate 35 years of The Resurrection Project and our legacy and future of promise! Save the date for an unforgettable evening in our home neighborhood of Pilsen at The Geraghty. Contact Mary E. Johnson, Chief Development Officer, for sponsorship opportunities and inquiries - mjohnson@resurrectionproject.org.