Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America
Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin America
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About this organization
Mission
CRLN BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS AMONG SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND ORGANIZED COMMUNITIES WITHIN AND BETWEEN THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA.
About
IN 2015, CRLN ORGANIZED AND LED DELEGATIONS TO EL SALVADOR AND COLOMBIA, AND PLANNED SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN CHICAGO AND THE MIDWEST FOR SPEAKERS FROM GUATEMALA, HONDURAS AND COLOMBIA TO EXPLORE THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF METALLIC MINING ON RURAL COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA, TO WITNESS THE ORGANIZATION OF SALVADORAN COMMUNITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE FOR RURAL HONDURANS, TO LEARN ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF THE U.S.-COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ON AFRO-COLOMBIAN COMMUNITIES IN AND AROUND BUENAVENTURA, TO HEAR ABOUT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF COLOMBIA'S PROGRAMS TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, AND TO HEAR ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF AND DIFFICULTIES FACING THE COLOMBIA PEACE PROCESS. CRLN ALSO ENGAGED IN EXPLAINING TO ITS MEMBERSHIP AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY THE LINKS BETWEEN U.S. POLICY IN CENTRAL AMERICA--PARTICULARLY MILITARY AID AND FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-- SOCIAL CONDITIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN LATIN AMERICA, AND THE RISE IN IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S. FROM CENTRAL AMERICA. CRLN OPPOSED THE DETENTION AND DEPORTATION OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS, WHO HAVE FLED DESPERATE SITUATIONS IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES, AND ORGANIZED ITS IMMIGRANT WELCOMING CONGREGATIONS TO HOST "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" WORKSHOPS FOR IMMIGRANTS; ORGANIZED CONGREGATIONS TO WRITE LETTERS AND SIGN PETITIONS IN SUPPORT OF UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS SLATED FOR DEPORTATION TO CONVINCE THE IMMIGRATIONS AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) REGIONAL OFFICE TO GRANT PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION, AND CHALLENGED ICE'S USE OF RAIDS AND DECEPTIVE PRACTICES TO DETAIN PEOPLE.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Crln builds partnerships among social movements and organized communities within and between the u.s. and latin america. we work together through popular education, grassroots organizing, public policy advocacy, and direct action to dismantle u.s. militarism, neoliberal economic and immigration policy, and other forms of state and institutional violence. we are united by our liberating faiths and inspired by the power of people to organize and to find allies to work for sustainable economies, just relationships and human dignity.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Crln builds partnerships among social movements and organized communities within and between the u.s. and latin america.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is IL.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2017 is 4750 N SHERIDAN RD NO 429, CHICAGO, IL, 606405078.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2017 has a total of 8 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$33,238.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization pays $182,468 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $14,807 in fundraising expenses.
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