HISTORY
Miguel and his wife, Elvira were proprietors of a neighborhood grocery store and restaurant located in the Pilsen Community of Chicago
QUERER ES PODER
Our slogan "Querer es poder" or "To want is to be able" is our core purpose. We believe every kid deserves the right to a good education, regardless of income.
OUR COMMUNITY
In recognition and tribute to Miguel’s service and dedication to the community, the City Council of the City of Chicago passed a resolution to post honorary street signs in his name at the intersections of 18th. St. & Hoyne Ave. and 18th. Pl. & Hoyne Ave. Chicago, Il​
MISSION
Our memorial scholarship raises funds in order to provide financial assistance by way of educational scholarships to students from under-privileged communities in the greater Chicagoland area.