OUR COMMUNITY
Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood is sometimes called the Mexico of the Midwest and is home to one of the largest concentrations of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in the United States.
Little Village is home to many great assets. Hardworking families, vibrant culture, strong community organizations and involvement, and dedicated churches add to the already famous 26th Street commercial corridor, which hosts thousands of small businesses.
Even with these many great assets, the Little Village community faces several struggles. As a “port of entry” community, issues relating to immigration abound. The neighborhood has made gains but is still behind most of the city in the area of educational achievement. There are not enough activities for young people and street gangs are very prevalent. Most people have not had the opportunity to clearly encounter the Gospel.
OUR WORK
In response to these challenges, we’re partnering with the community to fight for the community. With New Life Community Church the team has supported and planted life-giving congregations in the neighborhood and together with other partners has sought to address issues of educational achievement and gang involvement.
With Jesus and with each other we’re playing a part in making Little Village a more secure place with greater opportunities to grow as followers of Jesus and to see our neighborhood look more like His KIngdom.
