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Proyecto Latina
In 2007 Amigas Latinas launched a city-wide survey to assess the
composition and needs of the Latina lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning community. In 2008 we will share the data from the 300+ surveys we collected through community forums where you will be able to get informed and get involve!. Stay tuned for more details. For more information please contact Alicia Vega at info@amigaslatinas.org.
We meet in women's homes throughout the city to explore our ideas, beliefs, and opinions of who we are include identity, family, relationships, health and spiritualit.
Quiet, creative and supportive space to learn about yourself and share your ideas and experiences to help and learn from other women like yourself.
We invite guest speakers to inform and learn from us about legal and health issues impacting our own and our families' lives.
In May 2005 Amigas Latinas partnered with the Association of Latino Men for Action (ALMA) to sponsor PFLAG en Español: Entre Familia to provide a safe environment for parents and friends of Latino LGBTQQ persons to meet and talk about their lives. Most parents attend with their sons and daughters. The group meets on the second Sundays of the month at El Valor in Pilsen. For more information contact Aurora at 773-661-0940 or info@amigaslatinas.org.
We provide education and training on issues that affect Latina lesbian and bisexual women to help providers serve our communities with competence and sensitivity. Presentations are also given to counseling and social work students as part of their class training to better inform their future clinical practice with lesbian/bisexual clients.
We bring together mothers, grandmothers, aunts, comadres and their children for positive and safe children-focused activities.
We host fun, safe, alternative activities to meet and socialize in the community.
In June 2006 Amigas Latinas partnered with the Center on Halsted to offer the first youth group specifically for Latina adolescents and 20somethings who identify as LBTQQ. The group chose the name “Amigitas” and meets the second Fridays of each month at the Center. Contact Zaida for more info – Zaida17@gmail.com.
A group held monthly for women to explore issues related to aging gracefully as a Latina who loves and partners with women.
Contact Lourdes at info@amigaslatinas.org.
In partnership with En Las Tablas Performing Arts, Amigas offers writing and spoken word workshops and performances throughout the year. For more information contact Maritza Nazario at enlastablas@sbcglobal.net or 773-805-4325.
Amigas Latinas Scholarship Fund
(formerly the Aixa Diaz Scholarship Fund)
Founded in 1995, Amigas Latinas is a 501(C)(3) organization whose mission is to empower Latina lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning women by providing a safe environment, personal growth, support, education, and advocacy to impact family, friends and the larger communities we live in. Amigas Latinas’ Vision is to celebrate who you are with pride and acceptance, without boundaries or limitations, fearlessly and unapologetically.
Amigas Latinas seeks young Latina GLBTQQ student activists for several $1,000 scholarships. Qualifications include:
- Illinois resident, including Illinois resident living out of state for college
- Entering or enrolled in college
- Demonstrated advocacy work for the GLBTQQ community
Amigas Latinas is willing to consider providing funds to support a Gay/Straight Alliance at a highly Latino populated high school in Illinois. A sponsor may apply on behalf of the group.
To apply, send:
- Cover Letter with name, address, phone number and email address
- Essay addressing the reasons why Amigas Latinas should choose you for the Amigas Latinas scholarship. The essay should be 500 words or less.
- Proof of college acceptance or enrollment.
to:
Alicia Vega
Co-Chair
Amigas Latinas
3656 N Halstead
Chicago, IL 60613
aliciatvega@yahoo.comEmailed documents are encouraged.
Deadline for applications is post marked or emailed by August 22, 2008. Scholarship awardees will be notified by August 27, 2008 and checks will be presented at the August 30th Anniversary Dance at La Cocina de Frida.
2000-2007 Scholarship Recipients
2000 – Oriana Fowler
2001 – Marieke Guillen-Treadway
2002 – Jessica Garcia & Denise Martinez
2003 – Elizabeth Castaneda & Stephanie Fernandez-Gentry
2004 – Zaida Sanabia
2005 – Marilyn Pagan, Xochitl Garcia, Lilliana Vasquez and Rosa Yadira Ortiz
2006 – Rebeca Vargas
2007 – Janeida Rivera, Maritza "Marty" Rodriguez, Judith Bednarek