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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Miguel Cuautla, looking up from his mixing job. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Jade Ramirez, Gloria Padilla, and Theresa Padilla halfway through the job. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Yasmin Acuna and Brandon Oliveros during the mixing process. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Theresa Padilla deep in the cookie-making process. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Yasmin Acuna and Brandon Oliveros mixing away at their batch of cookies. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Jennifer Hernandez and Heaven Severiano check their ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Instructor Marcos Nieves shows off a well-measured cup of oats. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Instructor Marcos Nieves explains how to correctly measure ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Brandon Oliveros arranging his workplace. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Diana Arroyo waits for instructions from teacher Mark Paye. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  262- Jasmin Contreras, Jennifer Hernandez, Sury Vargas and Heaven Severiano show off thier hard work. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Principal Jose Luis Illanes lends a hand as Xochitl Salas looks on. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Yasmin Acuna and Brandon Oliveros check their measuring. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Olga Martinez has fun with some ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Instructor Marco Nieves checks the measuring of Yasmin Acuna and Brandon Oliveros. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Jennifer Hernandez and Heaven Severiano working hard on their batch of cookies. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Marlon Maya has a laugh during class. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Marlon Maya carefully measures vanilla. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Theresa Padilla takes a moment to clean up. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Jennifer Hernandez and Heaven Severiano being very careful with their ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Jennifer Hernandez and Heaven Severiano .during their culinary arts class. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Yasmin Acuna and Brandon Oliveros check the contents of their measuring cup with instructor Marco Nieves. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Sisters Gloria and Theresa Padilla watching butter melt in the microwave. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Yasmin Acuna, Brandon Oliveros, and Marlon Maya hard at work. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Yasmin Acuna, Brandon Oliveros and Marlon Maya making cookies together. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Iris Torres and Miguel Cuautla working together on ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Instructor Marcos Nieves explains how to correctly measure ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.  Instructor Marcos Nieves begins with a talk on proportions. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Theresa Padilla and Olga Martinez wash up prior to beginning cooking class. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Marcos Nieves explains today's recipe. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Volunteer Michael Torres demonstrates two-handed dribbling. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, March 28 - April 2, 2010. Salvador Zavala, a 33-year old Mexican carpenter, was chosen from among seven Catholic parishes to play Jesus in the annual "Via Crucis," a faithful re-enactment of Christ's last hours. Led by Jorge Nieto, who himself played Jesus in 1987, and his wife Carmen, the Way of the Cross Committee takes great pains to rehearse every step carefully, counting on the devotion and patience of its Chicago members to ensure the event's success. Beginning at the Providence of God Parish with Pilate's condemnation of Christ, the three-hour Good Friday procession follows the "Stations of the Cross" along Pilsen's 18th St, culminating in Christ's crucifixion and entombment, marked with a service at St. Adalbert's.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Michael Olmo, Jacqueline Ortiz, Walter Blake, and Atalia Rivera use teamwork to keep the ball off the ground. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Team members wait for the ball so they can support their side. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Instructor Mark Paye, Juan Rosa, Walter Blake, and Michael Olmo clap together in a cooperation exercise. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010. Melina Melendez, Lilliana Roman and Atalia Rivera have a good laugh while playing "Sharks and Lifeguards." In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Instructor Mark Paye explains the rules before anyone plays. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Marquis McNary survives a run to the other side. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Juan Rosa, Marquis McNary and Doricarmen Lazu go for broke under the rainbow circle. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Juan Rosa gets a sincere handshake from partner Walter Blake. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  Rodrigo Rocher, Lisa Muniz, Jacqueline Ortiz, and Antonia Turner play a sharing game at the beginning of class. In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010. Instructor Mark Paye is known as a Club Facilitator/ Sponsor.  In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 19, 2010.  In its tenth year, the mission of Play for Peace is "bring together children, youth and organizations from communities in conflict" together. The group believes that in cooperative play, laughter is the best medicine, and has proven itself worthy in places as diverse as Guatemala, Northern Ireland, and the Middle East. In practice at Roberto Clemente High School in Chicago's rough-and-tumble Humboldt Park area, students having a Play for Peace "meeting" made remembering people's names' working as a team, encouragement, and partnership a priority in over an hour of flat-out fun. These upbeat, multi-racial students will go on to use their open minds in mentoring younger kids in the spirit of friendship and equality.  Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010. Principal Jose Luis Illanes and Jacqueline Lopez get ready for the next step in preparing cookies.  Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Marlon Maya and Marcos Nieves checking ingredients. Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, January 26, 2010.   Concentrating on four crucial areas, "Education, Violence Prevention, Cultural Enrichment, and Economic Development," ENLACE Chicago tries to make a positive difference to the residents of the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Little Village. Partnered with Francisco Madero Middle School, for example, ENLACE runs a comprehensive program that successfully integrates the day school with "after-school," offering academic help with homework, strategies for reading, and a full schedule until 6:00 PM of enrichment programs like culinary arts, music and audio production, and contemporary dancing. Through this kind of direct outreach to more than 5,000 participants in schools and clubs, ENLACE creates opportunities and improves development in this underserved Chicago community. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009. Rob Castaneda poses for a goodbye-.before-Christmas photo. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Parents encourage their teams in the last .session before Christmas. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Michael Torres explains the rules of .the game. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Rob Castaneda explains some points on .defense. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  The game is on. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Melina Mattison, 12, has been in the program before, and is volunteering. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  A young player is first to arrive at the gym. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Rob Castaneda gets a high-five at the .door as students come to play. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Rob Castaneda counts team points in .the spelling race. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Parents join in the last session before .Christmas. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  The spelling race begins. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009. Parents join in the last session before .Christmas. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.   Parents join in the last session before .Christmas. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  A breakaway means time to pass. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Michael Torres, Amy Castaneda and Kayla Ochoa pose for a group photo. Founded ten years ago by Rob and Amy Castaneda, "Beyond the Ball" is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids and parents a healthy place to play together, whether it be in an after-school program or during an summer series of playground days, like last year's wildly successful "Project Play." The predominantly working-class neighborhoods of Little Village and North Lawndale have no park, and little public space for families that is safe from the gang violence endemic to large US cities. Beyond the Ball's approach is personal, and takes a long-term view - both Rob and Amy are neighborhood residents, and have experienced first-hand the anger of gang members. The group arranges for school facilities to be open late, such as this gym at Josefa Ortiz de Dominguez Elementary, and welcomes student volunteers who also get credit from Chicago Public Schools for doing community service. Many of the teenagers working with "Beyond the Ball" are comfortable as mentors, because they've been in the program before. It is easy to see the pride they take in teaching and taking responsibility for the younger kids, and how such a positive approach to neighborhood building can work. Photo for Hoy by Jay Dunn.
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