Conexiones Latinas de McLean County (formerly Hispanic Families Work Group) is a non-profit organization consisting of volunteers who share a passion for improving and creating opportunities for Latino families in Bloomington-Normal and McLean County, Illinois. Conexiones Latinas is open to the public and members include representatives from local businesses, non-profits, churches, and educational institutions.
"We focus on creating community through intercultural collaboration and we have been connecting and bringing together Latinos in Central Illinois since 2004," the group's website states. "We are your place to find out what is going on in the Latino community in Bloomington-Normal and McLean County."
Among other projects, Conexiones Latinas board members read bilingual books and spreading helpful information at Saturday's business-labor Christmas party for the unemployed, with the goal of "working with all local unions and the Chamber of Commerce to provide happiness in the holiday season to everyone!" The group also has contributed to the cause of dual language education in the Twin Cities.
For more information on Conexiones Latinas' latest activities, visit its Facebook page.