Casa Aztlan

Mission Statement

Acknowledging the strengths of Mexican families, Casa Aztlán seeks to sustain the strong cultural identity of the Pilsen community by organizing and educating residents and providing supportive services in order to combat social violence, discrimination and poverty.

Adopted October 1997 by Board Directors of Casa Aztlán

Casa Aztlán is located in a building that originally housed the bohemian Settlement founded in 1896. Since the community has become Mexican, Casa Aztlán has been providing services to the community since 1970. Casa Aztlán has been recognized for its indigenous identity with the community, its nurturing of Cultural heritage, its commitment to immigrant and human rights, and their direct Services to all the Mexican community.

Casa Aztlán is led by a board of directors who have lived here and known the daily problems of The Pilsen community. The executive director caries out the mission of Casa Aztlán.

Address: 1831 S. Racine Avenue
Telephone: 312/666-5508
Fax: 312/666-7829