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WHO WE ARE
Our Roots
Founded in 1989, in the midst of the AIDS epidemic, ALMA is rooted in advocating for the fair treatment and equality of the Latinx LGBTQ+ community. As Latinx and LGBTQ+ people, we are not a monolith, but our histories, accomplishments, struggles, and humanity unities us all in the fight for an equitable and more just society.
Our Mission
To fight for the rights of the Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning community by advocating for fairness and equality, and affirming Latinx LGBTQ culture.
Fighting for a Just Society
Empowering and Emboldening our Leaders
Embracing the Power in Our Identity
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALMA Public Statements and Important Announcements
Daniel Davis Aston, Derrick Rump, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh and Raymond Green Vance lost their lives at the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs.
ON RACISM IN LGBTQ ESTABLISHMENT AND WHY INTERSECTIONALITY MATTERS - Statement by Executive Director and ALMA Board
November 3, 2022
JULIO RODRIGUEZ, CO-FOUNDER AND BOARD PRESIDENT OF ALMA, WAS HIGHLIGHTED IN AN INTERVIEW WITH ABC 7 CHICAGO FOR HIS CONTINUED WORK IN AND FOR THE LATINX LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
October 26, 2022
ALMA CHICAGO ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MANUEL HERNÁNDEZ.
August 5, 2022
IL Rental Payment Program (ILRPP)
THE ILLINOIS RENTAL PAYMENT PROGRAM (ILRPP) THROUGH IHDA AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP) THROUGH THE CITY'S DEPT. OF HOUSING ARE STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CURRENT ROUND OF ASSISTANCE.
CLOSES January 9 at 11:59PM
HISPANIC FEDERATION AWARDS ALMA WITH ACT INITIATIVE GRANT
October 24, 2022
ALMA CHICAGO WAS AWARDED McDONALD'S COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT
September 7, 2022
ALMA RECEIVES 2022 SAFE AND PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES GRANT
May 3, 2022
