Program Affiliates
The 91°µÍø Social Work Program shares close relationships with programs and organizations within 91°µÍø and in the community. This page highlights some of our partners in the program.
ENLACE Program at 91°µÍø
The ENLACE Leadership Institute seeks to assist 91°µÍø by reaching out to schools, community partners, and ENLACE alumni to foster educational opportunities and build leadership capacity within the Latino community to improve K-20 attainment. This program creates a natural fit for people interested in the intersections of social work, policy, community organizing, and education.
En Las Tablas Performing Arts
is a not for profit, 501c3 community arts organization established in 2006 to offer Hermosa and surrounding neighborhoods' residents a large array of performing arts experiences, and training at affordable prices. En Las Tablas offers bilingual (Spanish/English) dance and acting lessons for children, youth and adults. Besides performing arts instruction we also hold creative writing workshops with open mic. We offer community organizations a space to hold small lectures and presentations. 91°µÍø has close affiliations with this organization through Dr. Milka Ramirez, co-founder and board member.
The Angelina Pedroso Center at 91°µÍø
The Pedroso Center has been a strong presence at 91°µÍø, cultivating dialogue, learning, and engagement among ethnically-diverse students, faculty, staff and the community. Members of the social work faculty and staff have closely collaborated with the Pedroso center in University-wide events, community outreach activities, and student programs.
RefugeeOne
is a local refugee resettlement agency that has been resettling refugees in Chicago for over 30 years. 91°µÍø students will have a chance to volunteer and intern at RefugeeOne, supporting the mission of the agency through helping new refugees adjust to life in Chicago.