HNA Elects New Executive Officers for 2022

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association has elected the 2022 Executive Directors

• Janette Pacheco - President

• Alma Kreuser - Vice president

• Alfonso Vinaja - Treasurer

• Lee Helmer - Secretary

Click here to learn more information about HNA Executive Directors.

Volunteering Is the Greatest Gift

Volunteering is the greatest gift you can give to your community….and yourself. By volunteering, you connect with neighbors by working together to make Hermosa better. Even if you’ve never volunteered before, your time can make a great impact on those around you.

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About the HNA

HNA is 100% volunteer driven non-profit 501 (c)(3) advocacy group serving Hermosa, a 100+ year-old Chicago community. The Hermosa Neighborhood Association’s mission is fighting for a better quality of life for all Hermosa’s diverse residents. Read more about the HNA.

Hermosa Community Outreach Committee Meeting Schedule for 2022

2022 Community Outreach Monthly Meeting Schedule // Calendario de Reuniones Mensuales

Below is the calendar for the monthly HNA Community Outreach Committee meetings. Our monthly meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm and anyone can join to listen in, or participate in the conversation. Here’s the 2022 Hermosa Safety Meeting schedule. Each meeting can be joined by phone and/or online device.

//A continuación se muestra el calendario de las reuniones mensuales del Comité de Alcance Comunitario de HNA. Nuestras reuniones mensuales son el tercer lunes del mes a las 6:30 p. m. y cualquiera puede unirse para escuchar o participar en la conversación. Aquí está el calendario de reuniones de seguridad de Hermosa 2022. Se puede unir a cada reunión por teléfono y/o dispositivo en línea.

3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm
//3er lunes del mes a las 6:30pm

What is the Hermosa Community Outreach Committee?

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association is seeking energetic neighbors and business owners to help strategize, in our action-based Outreach + Marketing Committee. This committee focuses on engaging with the community in various ways including events, HNA advocacy, volunteering, as well as social media and promotion of Hermosa-focused news.

//La Asociación de Vecinos de Hermosa está buscando vecinos enérgicos y dueños de negocios para ayudar a elaborar estrategias, en nuestro Comité de Alcance + Mercadeo basado en la acción. Este comité se enfoca en relacionarse con la comunidad de varias maneras, incluidos eventos, defensa de HNA, voluntariado, así como redes sociales y promoción de noticias enfocadas en Hermosa.

Learn more by registering for a volunteer orientation.//Obtenga más información registrándose para una orientación para voluntarios.

Hermosa Safety Committee Meeting Schedule for 2022

2022 Safety & Traffic Monthly Meeting Schedule // Calendario de Reuniones Mensuales

Below is the calendar for the monthly HNA Safety Committee meetings. Our monthly Safety Committee meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm and anyone can join to listen in, or participate in the conversation. Here’s the 2022 Hermosa Safety Meeting schedule. Each meeting can be joined by phone and/or online device.

//A continuación se muestra el calendario de las reuniones mensuales del Comité de Seguridad de HNA. Nuestras reuniones mensuales del Comité de Seguridad son el segundo miércoles del mes a 7:00pm y cualquiera puede unirse para escuchar o participar en la conversación. Aquí está el calendario de reuniones de seguridad de Hermosa 2022. Se puede unir a cada reunión por teléfono y/o dispositivo en línea.

2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm

JANUARY 12TH

FEBRUARY 9TH

MARCH 9TH

APRIL 13TH

MAY 11TH

JUNE 8TH

JULY 13TH

AUGUST 10TH

SEPTEMBER 14TH

OCTOBER 12TH

NOVEMBER 9TH

DECEMBER 14TH

What is the Hermosa Safety Committee?

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association works with block club leaders, community policing advocates and youth groups to improve safety block by block.

//La Asociación de Vecinos de Hermosa trabaja con líderes de clubes de cuadra, defensores de la policía comunitaria y grupos de jóvenes para mejorar la seguridad cuadra por cuadra.

2022 Safety Committee Goals

Can you help us achieve our goals? Contact us to meet with a volunteer coordinator

1.   Identify 10 highest crime blocks in Hermosa

2.  Identify 5 traffic issues (pedestrian hazards, speeding, blowing stop signs/lights, etc)

3. Recruit 10 new block captains

4. Attend or Sponsor 10 community events

5. Attend 15 CAPS meetings, share reports

6. Visit 10 blocks with information about HNA and safety information

2021 Year in Review: Hermosa Community Outreach Committee

What a year 2021 has been! The HNA is so proud of it’s Community Outreach Committee for accomplishing many goals this year, and we’d like to showcase some that we have worked hard on to connect with the community despite having limitations due to the COVID pandemic. Here are the 2021 highlights we created, volunteered for, helped promote or had a hand in. Special thanks to Alfonso V, Janette P, Alma K, Connie H and Lee H.

Download the 2022 Hermosa Area Resource Guide

Launched in 2021 in at the Kelvyn Park Mercado at the HNA booth, the Hermosa Area Resource Guide has been updated to include new organizations, updated contact information and vaccine/covid resources. If your organization is not on our guide but serves the Hermosa area, please contact us.

Download a 2 page English + Spanish PDF file

This can be printed double-sided if you adjust your printer settings

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Download a 1 page English PDF file

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Download a 1 page Spanish PDF file

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Sign up to Support Nixon Elementary // Regístrese para apoyar a Nixon Elementary

The Hermosa Neighborhood Association, in collaboration with the Nixon community, is creating a contact list to update supporters about the playground. We are seeking volunteers and fundraising efforts.
After the news that the playground was set on fire, many community members want to help in healing, rebuilding of the playground, and have discussions on safety issues and concerns.

//La Hermosa Neighborhood Association en colaboración con la comunidad de Nixon, está creando una lista de contactos para actualizar a los partidarios sobre el patio de recreo. Buscamos voluntarios y esfuerzos de recaudación de fondos. Después de la noticia de que el patio de recreo se incendió, muchos miembros de la comunidad quieren ayudar en la curación, la reconstrucción del patio de recreo y conversar sobre cuestiones y preocupaciones de seguridad.

United for Nixon / Unidos por Nixon

In order to hold city agencies accountable, address systemic safety issues and damage from other vandalism at the school, the community needs people power. That’s you!

Please sign up, and let us know if you are able to volunteer (remote or in person). Spanish or bilingual speakers are encouraged to volunteer.

//Para responsabilizar a las agencias de la ciudad, abordar los problemas de seguridad sistémicos y los daños causados por otros actos de vandalismo en la escuela, la comunidad necesita el poder de la comunidad. ¡Ese eres tú!

Regístrese y háganos saber si puede ser voluntario (de forma remota o en persona). Se anima a que los miembres de la communidad o bilngues sean voluntarios.

If you are an organization and would like to collaborate with the HNA, please contact us via email: info@ourhermosa.org, text: 773-295-7790 , or our social media channels linked at the bottom of our site.

//Si usted es una organización y le gustaría colaborar con la HNA, contáctenos por correo electrónico: info@ourhermosa.org, mensaje de texto: 773-295-7790, o nuestros canales de redes sociales vinculados en la parte inferior de nuestro sitio.

HNA in the Press - Armitage Ave Cleanup to Beautify Business District by Block Club Chicago

Block Club Chicago reports on Hermosa Neighborhood Association’s Cleanup schedule to beautify Armitage Ave business district and beyond

Read on Block Club ChIcago

Donate to the Hermosa Beautification Cause

Thank you for signing up to receive a HNA litter sign and helping beautify the community.

If you chose delivery and provided your address we will deliver the sign to your yard and you do not need to be home.

If you chose pickup, the next pickup date is: August 28th from 10am-1pm, 4535 W Armitage at the Stock n’ Sav. To get a reminder about the event, please go here.

These signs are free. We humbly ask for your support in a small donation to offset the costs of the printing, continue our beautification programs and many others to improve the Hermosa community.

Sign up for a Free Lawn Sign

The winner of our lawn sign poll has now been printed and available for pickup or delivery. Please provide details to receive a free lawn sign.

These signs are free. We humbly ask for your support in a small donation to offset the costs of the printing, continue our beautification programs and many others to improve the Hermosa community.

Sign up for a Free Elote / Regístrate para un Elote Gratis

Sign up to receive a free elote coupon at the Kelvyn Park Mercado + Back to School Fair on August 14th Before 12pm.

Pick up your free coupon at our booth on Saturday August 14th at the Kelvyn Park Mercado & Back to School Fair. There will be free school supplies, free health vans, vaccines, vendors & more.