Pilsen Community Helps Feed Those in Need With Rising Grocery Prices
Jesus Galvan, a vendor in Pilsen, understands what it’s like to go to bed hungry. He spent more than a year roaming the streets looking for a hot meal and a place to rest his head. Galvan struggled with substance abuse and financial instability. He received assistance from strangers who helped guide him and his […]
Anti-Gentrification Mural Symbolizes Resilience
Recently, two artists from Pilsen — Hector Duarte and Gabriel Villa — created a mural to fight against gentrification in their community. These artists wanted to shine a light on investors coming into homes and slowly weed out community members. The mural references Mario Castillo’s mural, one of the first in Pilsen that was later […]