HHM Spotlight: Golden Stars- Casa De La Cultura
In celebration of HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re shining a spotlight on organizations that embrace and share Hispanic culture. Today, meet Golden Stars Casa de la Cultura , a non-profit offering classes for all ages. Their diverse curriculum includes cultural dances, math, physical education, guitar, and theater. Follow them on Facebook to learn more: Golden Stars CC (Spanish) […]
Espirítus en el Teatro – Sunday, October 29
LEDA is partnering with The Rialto Foundation to present “COCO” on Sunday, October 29! Join us and enjoy performances from the Mariachi Juvenil Tamazula de Joliet, Mariachi de Joliet, and Ballet Folklorico. Tickets are $20 for adults & $10 for kids 10 and under! Location: Rialto Square Theatre: 102 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL. For […]
HHM Spotlight: Mariachi de Joliet
During Hispanic Heritage Month, LEDA is celebrating organizations that uplift the Latino community! Today, we are spotlighting Mariachi de Joliet, a non-profit community organization. They founded in 2019 with the Joliet School District Mariachi program. They started the Mariachi de Joliet Program in the summer of 2022 with 15 members and have expanded to 50, […]
Compas y Cosas Podcast: Interview with LEDA
Thank you to our Board Member, Ulises Huitron, for inviting LEDA to be a part of the Compas y Casas Podcast. Our Outreach Coordinator, Samantha Ante, spoke on her role, the programs, and the importance of sharing information to our community. Listen to the full episode at https://bit.ly/ccleda Gracias a nuestro Miembro de la Mesa […]
HHM Spotlight: Supermercado La Joliet
During Hispanic Heritage Month, LEDA will be spotlighting local Latinx-owned businesses. SuperMercado Joliet has been a staple business in our community and great supporters of local organizations. Stop by and try their amazing food or check out their catering options at www.supermercadojoliet.com/. Earlier this year we interviewed them in our Cafecito con LEDA Podcast. View […]
Fiesta en la Calle 2023
On Saturday, September 16 we celebrated our 3rd Annual Fiesta en la Calle (formerly known as Latino Music and Food Festival). Thank you to our amazing community for your support of our Fiesta en la Calle 2023 event! A special thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, artists, and vendors who made this event possible. We would love […]
Small Business Sponsors 2023
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our small business sponsors, the Will County Deputies Union, WDRD, and BMO. Your dedication to our community and unwavering support for Joliet LEDA and FiestaEnLaCalle2023 is truly appreciated. Together, we create a stronger community!
Community Padrino Sponsors 2023
Big thanks to our Community Padrino Sponsors for making Fiesta en La Calle a reality These companies are actively contributing to our community’s growth and strength through their support. Unity is our strength! Join us at FiestaEnLaCalle2023
LEDA Visits Will County Health Department & Community Health Center
As a result of the growing number of food businesses, our Outreach Coordinator & Community Navigator Samantha, met with representatives from the Will County Health Department to collect information about food permits, food trucks, and temporary permits for event sales. The meeting was highly productive, and we’ve obtained brochures to distribute at […]
Entrevista con Alicia Morales, Secretaria del Gobierno del Municipio de Joliet
En esta entrevista, LEDA habla con Alicia Morales, Secretaria del Gobierno de Joliet Township. Alicia explica su rol, el proceso de licitacion para contratos con el gobierno, y los recursos que el municipio ofrece. Descubre más sobre cómo funciona el gobierno local y sus servicios clave.