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A foundation commitment
Preserve
Document the people, places, and events that form Aurora’s diverse Hispanic history.
Aurora, Illinois · 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Our history.
Our cultura.
Our Aurora.
Preserving, increasing public awareness and education, and fostering an appreciation of Aurora’s diverse Hispanic history and cultures.
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living history
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Est. A living archive for Aurora’s Hispanic community
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01 The mission
What guides us
Culture is carried
from one generation to the next.
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A foundation commitment
Promote
Create visibility for the traditions, civic contributions, and cultural life of our community.
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A foundation commitment
Educate
Share free, accessible resources that connect students and neighbors with local history.
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Seven ways we serve
One foundation.
A city of stories.
Preservation becomes legacy when a community can see itself in the story of its city.
02 The work
Our impact & contributions
Making Aurora’s Hispanic history visible.
Our work connects preservation with public education—turning local stories into a shared civic legacy.
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Preserve Aurora’s diverse Hispanic history and the stories of the people who shaped it.
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Promote Aurora’s diverse Hispanic cultures through public programs and community partnerships.
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Build knowledge and appreciation of Aurora’s rich Hispanic history across generations.
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Support a “Mexican boxcar camp” monument honoring Aurora’s first Mexican community.
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Reinforce Hispanic heritage and the Spanish language for Aurora’s future generations.
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Promote Hispanic pride throughout the community.
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Provide free Hispanic history and culture presentations and materials for schools and colleges.
History belongs to everyone.
When every story has a place, the whole city becomes stronger.
03 The conversation
Questions & answers
Curious about
our work?
Learn why local preservation matters and how you can take part.
01 Why is preserving Aurora’s diverse history important?
Local history gives every generation a fuller understanding of the people who built Aurora. Preserving these stories recognizes Hispanic contributions, strengthens community identity, and keeps valuable memories from being lost.
02 Why preserve Hispanic cultures and the Spanish language in Aurora?
Culture and language carry family memory, traditions, and ways of seeing the world. Keeping them visible helps younger generations stay connected to their heritage while inviting the wider community to learn and participate.
03 How will donations help the foundation and the City of Aurora?
Community support helps fund historical research, educational materials, public programs, cultural events, and preservation projects—including efforts to recognize Aurora’s first Mexican community.
04 How can I help?
You can share family stories and historical materials, volunteer at programs, connect the foundation with schools and community groups, support preservation projects, or make a contribution.
Help carry the story forward