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🌟 Congratulations to the 78 organizations receiving support through the Chicago Region Food System Fund (CRFSF)'s latest $3.72 million grant round. CRFSF recognizes the importance of investing in the staff that help support strong organizations within the food system. 🌱
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@FLAPIllinois is also proud to see Bilingual CEO Alexandra Sossa serving on the Fund's Steering Committee and contributing to this important work! 💪
Read more about it here: chicagoregionfoodfund.org/20…
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🌱 Emanuel is a farmworker who brought his workplace concerns to HR. But he didn’t feel those concerns were taken seriously.
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Even though he loves his job, understaffing, inadequate training, and a lack of accountability have made his work more challenging. He feels that workers’ concerns are often overlooked in favor of the company’s interests, even when they speak up about problems they are facing.
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@FLAPIllinois is bringing experiences like these into Farm Bill conversations and advocating for stronger protections. ✊Thank you HEAL Food Alliance, @RuralCo, @sustainableag, National Family Farm Coalition and @NativeFarmBill/@IACupdate for helping make this possible.
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🥳 Help us wish a very happy birthday to Bilingual Manager of Programs Claudia Oliveros!
@FLAPIllinois is grateful for all the ways that Claudia brings support as she pushes forward the team and our programs while keeping FLAP connected with the DeKalb County community.
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‼️ Free Immigration Clinic ‼️
@FLAPIllinois in partnership with @BeyondLegalAid attorneys will host a free immigration clinic serving those in the Western Suburbs.
In-person clinic: 📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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📍 Aurora Public Library: Santori Library, 101 S River Street, Aurora, IL, 60506 Konopka Conference Room 244
✅ To book your free appointment, call FLAP at (888) 451-3527 or email: [email protected]
This is made possible by the support of @IL_A2J.
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Join @FLAPIllinois on Facebook, Friday, November 20 at 11:00 am for a panel discussion with Sasha Reyes, Bilingual Manager of Advocacy and Community Engagement and our guest from DeKalb County History Center, Executive Director Michelle Donahoe.
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Another exciting wrap to the week with FLAP!
📚Educating future advocates, Bilingual Manager of Programs Claudia Oliveros presented for the Peace and Social Justice class at @NIUlive about the challenges low-wage workers face and the importance of standing up for worker rights.
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🙌 Bilingual Senior Economic Mobility and Outreach Advocate Adriana Hoyos joined the Latino Coalition of Evanston’s second community forum at the @CityofEvanston's Gibbs-Morrison Center to listen to attendees and share resources.
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🌟A big thank you to the @ConsulMexCho for welcoming FLAP during SALE week! Sharing Know Your Rights information directly with low-wage workers helps them learn their rights and where to turn when they need support.
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🌟 Some exciting partnership news! Bilingual CEO Alexandra Sossa has been accepted into the @AMPTchicago Consultant Network as a consultant on behalf of @FLAPIllinois!
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💚 Thank you @EvanstonForever (ECF) for continuing to believe in @FLAPIllinois' work!
We are excited to continue our work of dual citizenship and economic mobility for low-wage workers and their families through the ECF’s 2026 Catalyst Grant in Evanston.
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@FLAPIllinois knows that a conversation can open the door to new opportunities, and a KYR flyer can help low-wage families find the vital resources they need. 💪
The team is halfway through SALE week at the @ConsulMexCho ! Take a look at their work!
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