Mujeres Latinas En Accion Celebrates their 45th Anniversary

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Linda Tortolero, Mujeres Latinas en Accion

Posted

Jun 25, 2018

The longest standing Latina organization in the county has serviced as a beacon for women, Latinas and their families, serving over 8,000 community residents annually.

Hosted by: Ellee Pai Hong Produced by: Greater Chicago Newsmakers Team

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