UNO – It only takes ONE

Another HUGE thank you for this amazing community at this year’s annual Carrera de los Muertos! Congratulations to all the participants! 7000 runners is the largest number to date. But a huge congratulations to our girls from our #RunHer program - they did an amazing job on the course Saturday and reached their goal--completed their first 5K throughout Pilsen!🏃🏽♀️➡️ This race is a big part of what makes our mission possible of empowering young girls — but you can donate anytime to ensure that UNO can continue to grow its reach. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gT3g_hHN #UNO #ItOnlyTakesOne #DayOfTheDead #Chicago #Pilsen #Partnership #NonProfitOrganization #5K #Carrera #CarreraDeLosMuertos #CantBeWhatYouDontSee #MentalHealth #PhysicalHealth #GirlEmpowerment

We are excited for UNO – It only takes ONE's annual Carrera de los Muertos this Saturday! This annual 5K celebrates Dia de los Muertos and helps UNO fund our important work to uplift and empower girls across Chicago through mentorship, sports programming and more. This year we have the most participants to date with 7,000 runners! Come cheer on thousands of runners this weekend in #Pilsen, especially our very own #RunHer participants running their first 5K. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gYwdn5Mc #CarreraDeLosMuertos #DiaDeLosMuertos #RunHer #EmpoweringGirls #Chicago5K #UNOChicago #CommunityImpact #MentorshipMatters #SportsForChange #GirlsInSports #SoldOutEvent #CelebrateCulture #SupportLocal #LatinoHeritage #YouthEmpowerment

Join us in welcoming UNO’s new board member, Susana Ochoa! 💥 A proud native Chicagoan and daughter of Mexican immigrants, Susana has decades of legal experience in the federal judiciary, private practice, and federal government spaces. As an avid marathon runner, she is passionate about encouraging her community to value health, education, and fitness. Our team could not be more excited to welcome Susana to our Board! #BoardAnnouncement #LeadershipInAction #WelcomeAboard #CommunityImpact #ChicagoProud #LatinaLeadership #MexicanHeritage #LatinasInLaw #HealthAndWellness #EducationMatters #FitnessMotivation #MarathonRunner #StrongerTogether #InspiringChange

Happy #InternationalDayOfTheGirl! 🧒🏻👧🏻 Today and every day, we are recognizing the power of young women, and #UNO is proud to drive partnerships and programs that work to empower girls throughout Chicago: 💪🏽 Our Girls MPowered Program is there to offer guidance, support, and mentorship to girls in 6th-10th grade as they make transitions from childhood to young adulthood. Through this program, we give them key skills and resources to give them self-confidence, attack obstacles, and make them go above and beyond. 🏃🏽♀️Our RunHer Program empowers girls to go the distance, training and encouraging middle school girls to participate UNO Carrera de los Muertos 5K. These girls are guided by UNO Staff members and partners including a mental health specialist from @namichicago and runners from our very own Pilsen Community - Venados Running Club 🏀Our ABC Pilsen Athletics Girls Summer League just launched in June 2024! This weekly program serves hundreds of kids in the Pilsen community and encourages them to stay focused, driven, and have a place safe to play within their community. Each coach helps take the time to build competitive skill levels. Not only do they provide an outstanding basketball program they also offer academic programs and live by - “Athletics Through Academics” to go above and beyond the basketball court! #UNO #UNOChicago #Pilsen #Nonprofit #ItOnlyTakesOne #LatinaLeaders #Mentors #Carrera #CarreraDeLosMuertos #HispanicHeritageMonth #GirlsMpoweredProgram #GirlsRunTheWorld #ABCPilsen #Pilsen #Partnership #CantBeWhatYouDontSee #GirlEmpowerment

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Last week, UNO successfully launched the inaugural #RunHer program, a six-week initiative designed to empower young girls to train and complete the Carrera de los Muertos 5K in Pilsen. 💪🏽🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️ Thanks to our incredible partnerships with NAMI Chicago and Pilsen’s own #VenadosRunningClub, the girls are working to strengthen both their mental and physical health. Through mentorship and walking/running activities, we’re helping them build resilience, confidence, and a supportive community. We’re so proud of these young girls as they embark on this transformative journey! 🎉 #RunHer #EmpowerHer #CarreraDeLosMuertos #MentalHealthMatters #YouthDevelopement #HispanicHeritageIsEveryday #PilsenCommunity

Introducing our new Board Member, Monica Lopez – an HR leader, a diversity and inclusion champion, and a community builder. With more than 15 years of experience, Monica is a distinguished and recognized leader in the field of human resources, having built and led diverse teams across industries while placing a strong focus on employee well-being. The UNO team is excited to welcome Monica to our Board!

Welcome Fabiola Flores Chico, a new member of UNO’s Board! Fabi is the President of FF Consultants, and in her role she’s helped increase knowledge around wellness and health care for Latino communities across Chicago. Throughout her career, Fabi has focused on community outreach tactics and partnerships that have connected educators, community organizations, health providers, and law enforcement to help support awareness on holistic mental and physical wellness. We look forward to having her on our Board!

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth from the whole team at UNO! Much has changed for UNO since our founding in 1984, but what’s continued is our commitment to uplifting and empowering the Latiné community across Chicago – this month and every month. Now as we enter our new chapter as a Latina-led organization, we’re proud to continue celebrating the vibrant cultures and traditions that make Chicago the greatest city in the world. Check out this list of opportunities to acknowledge this month all across our city: https://lnkd.in/gXKfF7BZ

The UNO Board is continuing to grow! Meet Socorro Vazquez, CEO and sole owner of Toro Construction Corp. With decades of experience in business development, implementing strategy, and managing overall operations of the company, Socorro has been recognized as a leading figure in the Latina business community. We’re proud to welcome her to the UNO Board and look forward to leveraging her experience to further our mission!

We’re excited to welcome Aracelis Marie Sanchez-Guerrero, M.A. to UNO’s Board! A proud product of Chicago Public Schools, Aracelis is the Manager of Collaborative Organizational Partnerships at Dominican University, where she serves as a connector and advocate. A first-generation Latina college graduate who is dedicated to breaking down barriers, Aracelis will bring her impressive experience to help strengthen our mission to empower girls across Chicago. We’re grateful to have her on the team!