Southwest Organizing Project

09/09/2026

ICE continues to target immigrants in Chicago, and requests for legal help from detained community members remain high in the last few weeks.
Since 2017, the Legal Protection Fund has trained 1,471 community navigators, informed 487,009 Chicagoans, and defended 5,889 cases with a 96% success rate. This protection is needed now more than ever.
🔗 bit.ly/LPFfy27 to send a letter to your Alderman in support of LPF

ICE continúa señalando a los inmigrantes en Chicago, y las solicitudes de ayuda legal por parte de personas detenidas en nuestra comunidad se mantienen elevadas en las últimas semanas.
Desde 2017, el Fondo de Protección Legal (Legal Protection Fund) ha capacitado a 1,471 promotores comunitarios, ha informado a 487,009 residentes de Chicago y ha defendido 5,889 casos con una tasa de éxito del 96%. Esta protección es más necesaria que nunca.
🔗 bit.ly/LPFfy27 para enviarle una carta a su Concejal (Alderman) en apoyo del LPF

Since 2017, Chicago's Legal Protection Fund (LPF) has been a lifeline for the more than 180,000 immigrants and their families who call this city home. Launched in the wake of the 2016 election, the LPF has trained 1,471 community navigators across 11 community-based organizations, who have connected...

08/12/2026

We are proud to share that SWOP's very own Adriana Velazquez has been recognized as one of 8 Leaders for A New Chicago by and MacArthur Foundation ! Congrats to everyone recgonized! ❤️

08/05/2026

We just wanted to take a moment to highlight the amazing story our partners over at wrote about the recent 60th Anniversary of the Martin Luther King Jr. march to Marquette Park.

https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/swop-commemorate-60th-anniversary-mlks-march-marquette-park/?mc_cid=e568ea9672&mc_eid=da47f46b66

06/02/2026

The city of Chicago Department of Housing is partnering with community organizations to let potential homebuyers know about the Chicago Neigborhood Recovery Program (CNRP) that assists designated areas with down payments on buying homes.

Follow the information on the flyer and contact our Development Fellow to learn more.

El Departamento de Vivienda de la ciudad de Chicago se ha asociado con organizaciones comunitarias para informar a los posibles compradores de vivienda sobre el Programa de Recuperación de Vecindarios de Chicago (CNRP), que brinda asistencia a las áreas designadas con el pago inicial para la compra de viviendas.

Siga la información del folleto y comuníquese con nuestro Asesor de Desarrollo para obtener más detalles.

05/26/2026

🚨 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN 🚨

Have you ever felt called to advocate for others, organize around pressing social issues, or become a leader for social change in your community?❤️‍🔥

If so, this opportunity was created for people like you 👇🏼

Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP), in partnership with incredible community organizations and the City Colleges of Chicago, is facilitating pathways for social impact careers! 🎓 🌍✨️

The Certificate in Community Leadership is a 16-credit, stackable credential designed to introduce students to:

📢 Community Organizing
🗣️Leadership Development
🤝Community Development
✊🏼Movement-Building, Power-Building and Advocacy Work

As part of the program, students are paired with a 200-hour paid practicum, gaining real hands-on experience with community organizations doing incredible social impact work across Chicago.💯🤗

For eligible Chicago residents, the program is often TUITION-FREE through the Future Ready initiative.💸

Interested students can use the certificate program to pursue their Associate in Community Leadership and their bachelor.

If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please fill out the nominate form on our linktree (below or on our main page) or scan the QR code and our team will reach out directly!

https://linktr.ee/swoporg

Don't miss your opportunity to turn your passion for justice into meaningful work. 💖⚖️

Classes begin on August 20th.

04/22/2026

We are happy to have been joined by so many partners and leaders at the groundbreaking of our upcoming 44-unit housing development on 63rd and Western. Through the efforts of so many, our neighborhood is being reinvested in through the Reclaiming Chicago campaign.

04/12/2026

Celebrating the acheivements of the Parent Mentor Program is always one of the biggest highlights of the year. The resilience, dedication and strength of everyone involved from the parents, teachers, organizers and those that support the program will forever be an energizing experience.

Celebrar los logros del Programa de Mentores para Padres es siempre uno de los momentos más destacados del año. La resiliencia, la dedicación y la fortaleza de todos los involucrados —padres, maestros, organizadores y quienes apoyan el programa— serán siempre una experiencia inspiradora.

04/07/2026

Is your DACA expiring? Reach out to us so that we can help you with your renewal process.

¿Está por vencer su DACA? Comuníquese con nosotros para que podamos ayudarle con su proceso de renovación.

03/02/2026

This is your sign! FREE High School Equivalency (GED) classes are starting this March right here in the Chicago Lawn community, offered through our partnership with Kennedy‑King College. Classes will be in English.

Supportive services to help you succeed
Classes: Thursdays 1–5 PM & Saturdays 9 AM–1 PM
Placement Testing Date: March 5 | 10 AM–12 PM
Scan the QR code or click the link below or check out our linktree to sign up today — your future starts now!
Last day to sign up is end of day March 4th

Questions? Contact Quabeeny Daniels (Q) at [email protected]

02/18/2026

Our Parent Mentors from Peck, Azuela, Sawyer, Monarchs and Pasteur celebrating Spirit Week at Pasteur Elementary!