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M.E.D.A.
was formed 45 years ago by Homer Alvarado, Scorro Grajeda and a group of business and professional leaders in Laredo,
Texas. It was originally founded with the idea of protecting the human rights
of all citizens and residents as outlined in the U.S. Constitution with an initial focus on Mexicans and Mexican Americans
who were the most discriminated group in Texas at that time.
25 years
ago the organization incorporated in the State of Illinois and throughout all 45 years since being formed, Homer Alvarado
and Scorro Grajeda have remain faithful to the founding ideals of M.E.D.A. as the organization developed into a full service
social service non-profit with facilities in the Pilsen Community of Chicago.
M.E.D.A.
has a membership of 60,000 and is supported by its founders and membership dues. Members
are encouraged to actively participate in the organization and are considered a part of an extended family which looks out
for their well being.
They are M.E.D.A.
(mejorandonos, educandonos, dandonos, ayudandonos)
(improving, educating, giving, helping us)
M.E.D.A.'s Programs include:
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Providing assistance to Chicago area Hispanics and Mexicans in obtaining legal status within the
U.S. so they can secure better jobs and improve their economic condition,
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Working with Latino parents and teachers to improve the rate of Latino High School graduates, click here for examples
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Insuring Latinos are aware of government programs that can benefit them and their families, including medical
services, counseling, financing and education scholarships,
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Encouraging Latino Entrepreneurs to establish their own businesses through mentoring relationships with experienced
business professionals,
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Conducting MONEY $MART, Financial Literacy training in partnership with Chicago Banks where Hispanic immigrants learn
how to open bank accounts and access a variety of US financial services, click here for photos of Money $mart.
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