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LSNA's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Services
There may be a limited window to apply. CALL US ASAP.
Call Marcelo Ferrer or Susan Yanun at 773 384-4370 or text us at 773 669-4262 to set up an appointment.
IF your DACA expired ON of AFTER September 5, 2016, you may qualify to renew.
If your DACA expired BEFORE September 5, 2016, you may still qualify to submit an initial application.
Please bring the following to your appointment:
- Copy of your work permit front and back
- Your social security number
- Copies of your previously submitted DACA applications
- Money order made out to "US Department of Homeland Security" for $495 (ask about scholarships)
- $50 suggested cash donation to LSNA
DOWNZONING FOR FAIR DEVELOPMENT
Logan Square Neighborhood Association is a non-profit organization that has been working with residents in Avondale, Logan Square and Hermosa to advance human rights since 1962.
- We believe in community-driven zoning that is fair, transparent and accessible to all residents.
- We believe all people should be able to afford housing and have money left over for food and necessities.
- We believe all children deserve the opportunity to succeed in school and in life, which is tied to having a stable home.
For these reasons, we support the effort to downzone Milwaukee Avenue from Kimball to Central Park.
Downzoning will limit speculation in the housing market along this strip of Milwaukee Avenue, which artificially increases rents and property taxes and contributes to the displacement of our community.
Because of downzoning, If a developer wants to build a luxury high rise in the future, they will have to go to the Alderman’s office to request a zoning change which would make the intentions of the developer public and open to discussion.
Additionally, if a developer plans to build more than 10 units, requesting a zoning change will trigger the Affordable Requirement Ordinance Pilot for the Milwaukee Corridor which means that at least 15% of the units will be affordable if built on site (or 20% if built off site).
Ultimately, downzoning Milwaukee Avenue ensures there is a process for fair development through community-driven zoning and we welcome the opportunity to work with our neighbors and members to preserve our neighborhood.
Summer of Welcoming Spaces
LSNA’s efforts to build safe spaces for our community was in full display this summer thanks to the amazing work of the youth immigration outreach team. The team, part of the City’s One Summer youth program, reached out to over 70 businesses in Logan Square, Avondale and Hermosa neighborhoods to share resources and engage owners about how they can play a pivotal role in helping to create safe spaces for our community.
Building a Sanctuary Network
We are acting locally. LSNA is currently working with over 40 of our member groups (churches, schools, and other non-profits) to assure that we uphold the values of love, restoration, connection, culture and empowerment in this barrio as an example to other neighborhoods in this city and country.
LSNA is unabashedly, 100% pro-immigrant. We know and love our neighbors. We also know that our economy is more robust, our democracy is healthier, and our country is stronger because immigrants have endured great personal sacrifices to bring their families here to escape political and economic violence and to embrace opportunity.
LSNA is committed to building a safety network that protects and supports our most vulnerable neighbors. There are three main ideas that currently help guide our efforts in creating a sanctuary network in this neighborhood.
- Raise awareness and support of immigrants and other marginalized groups
- Help vulnerable families decrease their sense of isolation
- Promote and protect their safety
LSNA is currently providing Know Your Rights trainings in order to best prepare both the people most affected as well as their allies. LSNA youth and parent leaders are working with school principals in order to assure that schools are an important part of a network of sanctuary spaces for families. Our faith leaders are also engaging their congregation regarding the significant role that churches can play. Please regularly check our website or Facebook for upcoming events and actions. The work has just begun.
As our friends from the Chicago Religious Leadership Network have taught us, sanctuary is not a given, these spaces have to be actively organized and defended by all of us. Beyond the symbol of sanctuary, we have to create a literal place of refuge.
If your institution, school or church (or business) is interested in working with us please reach out to us at 773-384-4370.
Please consider supporting our Sanctuary Network Builder work by donating HERE!
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