Pilsen Neighbors Community Council

Pilsen Neighbors Community Council is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. With 16 employees, the organization has generated $97 million in revenue. Pilsen Neighbors Community Council works to empower residents of the Pilsen community to advocate for themselves in matters of public policy. Through its network of "core teams," the organization trains clergy, principals, and neighborhood leaders to organize residents around issues such as education funding reform, economic development, and healthcare. Pilsen Neighbors Community Council has a history of successful community organizing, helping residents achieve victories like the establishment of organizations such as Eighteenth Street Development Corporation, Benito Juarez Community Academy, El Valor Corporation, Esperanza School, and several local schools. For more information, visit their website at pilsenneighbors.org.