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Information about the struggle to stop the demolition and save 'La Casita' community center at Whittier School in Pilsen, Chicago, IL.
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Join the Occupation!
We need volunteers to take security shifts 24/7 at La Casita. Please help the parents and allies from burning out by taking shifts when you are able. We have wi-fi, so you can still get work done while providing a much needed service. The police have been coming by on a regular basis, and we need physical presence to discourage their continued attempt to intimidate those at La Casita.Call Elected State Officials
Call Rep Edward Acevedo at 773-843-1500 and Senator Tony Muñoz at 773-869-9050 and ask them to publicly express their support for the Whittier Parent CommitteeCall CPS CEO Brizard
Call CPS CEO Jean-Claude Brizard TODAY at 773-553-1500 and tell him to make good on CPS's agreement to support Whittier Parent Committee and their elected officials' efforts to reallocate funds to renovate the field house (La Casita). We need to get as many calls in as possible so CPS knows we are serious and have support.Phonebank at Whittier
We need people to help with phonebanking. If you have a cell phone with extra minutes, please come and make some calls.Ongoing
Please call Alderman Danny Solis at 773-523-4100 to make sure the TIF money allocated for Whittier is used for the renovation of La Casita as he committed to. Solis stated the following during a meeting at La Casita on October 21, 2010: “…the money from this district’s [Pilsen Corridor] Tax Increment Financing that would have been used to demolish the community center will be used to renovate it.” (Hoy Newspaper)Supplies Needed
We are currently in great need of a large refrigerator or chest freezer. Come out to La Casita (1900 W. 23rd St) for the latest in supply needs. Wholesome food (including vegan options) is always appreciated.Volunteer and Donate
We are still in need of volunteers for the library and to provide programming. If you are interested, please email lacasita.allies[at]gmail.com.Subscribe via email/Suscribete atraves de correo
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Recent Posts
Whittier Parents Accuse CPS Officials of Bait and Switch On Library Deal
Photo by Brett Jelinek New schools chief has thrown out agreement with parents, months of negotiations, hundreds of thousands of dollars at expense of community needs and public accountability, charge…
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Day 36: Update From Parents’ Meeting With Ron Huberman
Posted on October 20, 2010 | No Comments(The following is a message from Carolina Gaete) Good afternoon queridos amigos, Hope everyone is feeling spiritually mentally and physically strong. Just want to share notes from todays meeting with... -
Photo Slideshow Update: Day 34 Vigil and Protest at CPS HQ
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Video Update: Day 29 – Interviews with Araceli and Bertha
Posted on October 14, 2010 | 1 CommentImportant news update from two of the moms at Whittier’s La Casita! Interview with Araceli (English): Interview with Bertha (Spanish): -
PressRelease: Alderman Solis to Meet with CEO Ron Huberman October 13, 2010, to Push Forward Whittier Parents’ Demands
Posted on October 14, 2010 | No CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2010 Contact: Rosa Gomez (312) 315-4050 Carolina Gaete, (773) 876-9513 Press Conference: at 5:00 p.m. At: Whittier Field House 1900 w 23rd st. Alderman Solis... -
Video: Day 24 Press Conference 10/8/2010
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Press Release for Oct. 8, 2010: Parents Grassroots Effort Moves Forward To Build La Casita Library at Whittier Fieldhouse
Posted on October 9, 2010 | No CommentsPARENTS GRASSROOTS EFFORT MOVES FORWARD TO BUILD LA CASITA LIBRARY AT WHITTIER FIELDHOUSE. On the 24th day of the sit-in at Whittier Field house known as “La Casita”, parents’ efforts... -
La Casita Library Update
Posted on October 8, 2010 | No CommentsLibrary is open 3-7 PM seven days per week! Thank you for all your generous donations of books, shelves, art supplies and toys!! Thanks to your efforts we have sorted... -
Video: Whittier School Sit-in day 23. la Lucha sigue
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Video Update: Dia 23 del planton en la escuela Whittier
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Reminder/Recuerdo: Peña tonight, sunday, at 5pm. Peña hoy, domingo, a las 5pm.
Posted on September 26, 2010 | No CommentsEnglish Join us tonight for a Peña to support the parents, hear great music, and get the latest info on the struggle to save the Whittier field house/community center ....
