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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn lvejo_006.JPG
  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn lvejo_004.JPG
  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn lvejo_002.JPG
  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 3, 2009.   The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, restoring public transit, and urban agriculture. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story proposal by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  A "toxic tour" for willing participants finishes up at one of Little Village's two coal plants. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
    JDunn indy 2_0120.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
    JDunn indy 2_0073.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
    JDunn indy 2_0070.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
    JDunn indy 2_0035.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
    JDunn indy 2_0031.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
    JDunn indy 2_0019.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   With many of the ideas coming from young people, a feasible public space plan was created for the Celotex clean-up site. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Image courtesy of LVEJO.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Carolina Macias, 16, has spent most of her free time volunteering for LVEJO, and wants to be a doctor specializing in public health. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  Martha Castillon, who bought her property near the Celotex clean-up site in 1989, is frustrated with the city's slow progress toward a much-needed park. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Long-time resident Martha Castillon points out changes to the Celotex plan to Carolina Macias. They are both on LVEJO's board of directors. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_020.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  Fans of LVEJO's efforts judge environmentally-themed skateboard design, seen outside the fenced-off Celotex site, possible home for much-needed open space. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_019.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  An environmentally-themed skateboard design, seen outside the fenced-off Celotex site, possible home for much-needed open space.The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_018.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Children view environmentally-themed skateboard designs outside the fenced-off Celotex site, possible home for much-needed open space. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_017.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Kimberly Wasserman and Lillian Molina discuss LVEJO business next to the fenced-off Celotex Site, possible home for a much-needed park. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_016.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  Community gardens are shown in detail at a consciousness-raising LVEJO event. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Amairani Galvan, 15, listens to her older sister Viviana explain a polymer factory's influence on the neighborhood. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_013.JPG
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   A forbidding sign warns casual passers-by to keep out of Meyer Steel Drum, part of LVEJO's 'toxic tour." The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Youth volunteers finish an interview for a new coordinator to fill Lillian Molina's shoes. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_009.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_007.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Youth Coordinator Lillian Molina shows participants in a local leadership program a park plan for the Celotex site, possible home for much-needed open space. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Volunteer Brenda Becerra answers a question for participants in a "toxic tour." The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  Volunteers brief participants in a local leadership program about toxic sites in the area. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   A composite view of the Celotex clean-up site, from 27th St. on the right all the way to 31st St. on the left. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Children play next to a sign which reads "We Want Our Park" outside the Celotex clean-up site, possible home for much-needed open space. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.   Carolina Macias talks about the Celotex clean-up site, possible home for a much-needed park. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
    JDunn parque_001.jpg
  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, IL, September 13, 2009. The neighborhood of "La Villita," or "Little Village" is host to one of the best-attended parades celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, with enthusiastic and vocal crowds lining the whole route along 26th St. from Kedzie west to Kostner. Photographs for an HOY newspaper front page story.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  Carolina Macias, 16, holding park proposals near the long-abandoned industrial buildings near the east side of the Celotex clean-up site. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  Daniela Jurado, Jasmine Becerra, and Viviana Galvan listen to Amairani Galvan explain a waste-processing plant's harmful effects. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009.  "Toxic Tourists" view the polluted ground near a Chicago waste-processing plant. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story by Jay Dunn.
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  • USA, Chicago, August 25, 2009. Temporarily empty desks during a meeting at LVEJO. The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, headquartered in a predominantly Mexican-American neighborhood of Chicago, campaigns not only against pollution but for clean power, park facilities, urban agriculture, and restoring public transit. LVEJO's staff and volunteers make significant outreach and education efforts, especially for youth. Photo for an HOY feature story 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.  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.  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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  • USA, Chicago, IL, December 16, 2009.  Rob Castaneda demonstrates technique. 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.  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, IL, December 16, 2009.  Volunteer Michael Torres is pursuing a .masters in education. 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.  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.  A proud parent smiles as her son scores. 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.  Parents often bring their other children to .watch. 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.  Mom proves to be a good shot, as parents .participate. 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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