Empowering and uplifting the Latino community drives everything we do.
Check out what we’ve done, what we’re currently doing,
and how you can get involved below.
JUNTOS DEJAMOS MARCA
Since our first year in 2022, Sueños has stood for more than music.
Together, we’ve helped Latino children, families, students, small businesses, & beyond.
See the difference we’ve made so far, below.
Yollocalli at National Museum of Mexican Art
Since 2023, we've proudly donated $100,000 to support young Latin artists and their dreams. This includes funding for free art supplies and visual arts programs. We’ve also partnered with Yollocalli to bring their creativity to Sueños, showcasing a special mural in 2024 and youth-led interviews in our press lounge.
Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Since 2022, we've contributed $150,000 to support arts spaces and programs, including $50,000 annually for a cultural exchange (2024), Performing Arts Theater (2023), and Youth Media Center (2022). Hosted Caribbean Cooking in the Artist Lounge (2023-24).
20 Days of Sueños
Every year, we bring the Sueños spirit to Chicago’s Latin neighborhoods by supporting local restaurants and distributing 400 tickets. It’s our way of celebrating and giving back to the community that makes this festival so special.
Sueños Job Fair
A free music festival career fair co-hosted with City Colleges of Chicago, open to all students to discover job opportunities with Sueños departments and vendors, plus workshops, panels, and keynotes that highlight pathways in the industry. Empowering Chicago’s Black and Brown communities, who make up 80% of attendees.
Puerto Rican Arts Alliance
We are proud to have contributed $100,000 to uplift youth through arts and music programs since 2023. In 2024, we're excited to invest $50,000 in a new community space for performance arts, building on our previous $50,000 commitment to music education and studio arts for children. Together, we’re nurturing the next generation of creative talent!
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council
$170,000 donated since 2022 for scholarships and immigration services, including $150,000 to Fiesta del Sol Scholarship (2022-24) and $20,000 in 2023 to the Latino Legal Institute for DACA support.
CON AMOR PA' LA GENTE
Nuestra comunidad y la gente latina necesita amor, apoyo y fortaleza más que nunca. Gracias al apoyo de todos, Sueños puede involucrarse donde realmente importa.
The initiatives below highlight how we’re currently getting involved in the community and working to make a positive impact.
Pilsen Neighbors Community Council
Sueños looks forward to continuing contributions to the Pilsen Neighbors Community Council and their vital work. From the Latin Legal Institute for DACA support to scholarships for young Latinos and workforce development programs, we are proud to donate to such a beautiful organization that shows up where it counts.
Instituto Del Progreso Latino
This year, we’re proud to support the Instituto Del Progreso Latino with donations that will help provide resources for navigating: Naturalization, DACA, Family-Based Immigrant Petitions, Green Card Renewals, Asylum, Visas for Victims of Crime and Domestic Violence, and more. Beyond legal support, this partnership also helps expand the institute’s Food Pantry initiatives and educational programs.
Little Village Chamber of Commerce — Toy Drive & Posada
Our team looks forward to continuing our annual donation toward the Little Village Chamber of Commerce Toy and Coat Drive, along with toy and coat contributions, leadership participation, ticket giveaways, and community volunteer involvement. Let's keep families warm and smiles big during this holiday season.
Enlace Chicago
We are proud donors to Enlace Chicagos Immigration Services initiatives, specifically helping fund educational workshops and assistance with immigration application processes.
Enlace works closely with local institutions to provide workshops, services, and sanctuary spaces for immigrant community members. We at Sueños are so proud to stand behind the work Enlace Chicago is doing.
Know Your Rights Trainings
Know Your Rights trainings are vital during these times. We're proud to sponsor KYRT throughout the city of Chicago. Stay tuned to our Socials to be in the know on the next one coming to life near you.
Más Fuertes Juntos
Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, our impact grows when we come together.
- Volunteer at local non-profits helping the Latino Community. (Some great ones are featured on this page)
- Support Latino-owned small businesses by shopping locally.
- Donate food, clothing, or money to Food Pantries near you. This is a direct way to help people and families in need within our community.