Raúl Raymundo is a founder and Executive Director of the Resurrection Project in Chicago, Illinois and a board member of the National Association of Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB). Raúl is a devout catholic and uses his religious philosophy to develop housing, public, and immigration services for the Resurrection Project. 

Interview 1 (March 5, 2021) summary

In this interview, Mr. Raymundo shares his experiences as a Mexican immigrant growing up in a diverse community in the Pilsen area of Chicago. Raúl talks about how witnessing day to day inequality in housing and education inspired his prospects in public service and local politics. Mr. Raymundo details how reconnecting with his faith set him on a path to community development, leading to the establishment of the Resurrection Project in 1990.

Interview 2 (March 12, 2021) summary

In this interview, Raúl Raymundo shares more detail as to the founding, key initiatives, and organizational structure of the Resurrection Project. This includes economic assistance, childhood development, and immigration support. Raúl details how the Resurrection Project strategizes about building their financial assets and executing programs for the community.

Interview 3 (March 19, 2021) summary

In this interview, Raúl Raymundo discusses his involvement in NALCAB and how he has witnessed the organization grow in strength and numbers. Raúl details how NALCAB builds assets to not only sustain themselves but assist their affiliates. Raúl discusses the importance in maintaining Latino identity and how this shared identity drives NALCAB to push forth and assist Latino communities throughout the United States. 

Key Terms

Chicago, immigration, Catholic Church, community development, housing, NALCAB, financial assets

Dates: March 5, March 12, and March 19, 2021

Interviewers: Dr. Gerald Poyo and Victoria Villaseñor