Catching Up With Quigley: Week of August 12
Dear Friend,
I hope you had a good week. I wanted to take a moment to share some of the highlights of my week working in Chicago.
1. Visited the Pilsen Neighborhood with Congressman Chuy García
On Tuesday, I joined my colleague Congressman Chuy García on a tour of the Pilsen neighborhood! For our first stop, we visited Mujeres Latinas en Acción, a bilingual non-profit dedicated to providing domestic violence and sexual assault services to Latinas and the broader community. We learned about the broad spectrum of services they provide and how they tailor their work for the Latina and immigrant communities.
Our next stop was The Resurrection Project, a local non-profit helping families build financial security. Through their financial workshops and services, they assist families with building credit, reducing debt, purchasing a new home, avoiding foreclosure, and more. They believe access to housing is critical to success, therefore they help develop and manage properties that offer affordable housing. They also help immigrants navigate the legal system to ensure justice is served and their rights are protected.
We also visited the National Museum of Mexican Art. The museum is one of the most prominent first-voice institutions for Mexican art and culture in the United States and boasts the country's largest Mexican art collection. Congressman García and I explored the museum and got to check out their exhibit on mariachis in Chicago, which features a photo of Congressman García marching with mariachis. We also learned about their youth art program, which aims to provide a safe space for students to grow as artists and become active members of their communities.
This tour was a chance to visit and learn about the incredible institutions that serve the people of Pilsen. Each neighborhood in Chicago is unique and I am fortunate to explore our great city and connect with the wonderful people that call it home.
2. Celebrated the 89th Anniversary of Social Security
Wednesday marked 89 years since President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then it has continued to provide our country with the most comprehensive retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. I know how important this program is to the 109,914 Social Security recipients in my district, and I will continue to protect Social Security for our seniors, veterans, and children. That's why I am proud to co-sponsor the Social Security 2100 Act, to protect the program working Americans pay into with each-and-every paycheck. Specifically, this legislation would provide an across-the-board benefit increase for the first time in more than 50 years and ensure benefits keep pace with inflation.
3. ICYMI: Stopped by Retro on Roscoe
Over the weekend, I had the chance to stop by Retro on Roscoe! This event is a great opportunity to catch up with our friends from Roscoe Village, enjoy some music, meet local vendors, and share important information about the services our office offers.
Don't forget, our office is always here to help.
You can call my DC office at (202) 225-4061 or my Chicago office at (773) 267-5926. You can also email me through my website at Quigley.house.gov/contact.
Sincerely,
Mike Quigley