We are very happy that you are here and we are ready
to help. We are all a part of the community but here,
we are all family.
Ways to Help
You Can Make A Difference
Contribute Your Time
Volunteering with El Centro is a fulfilling way to give back.
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At El Centro, we are building an educated, healthy, financially empowered and engaged Latino community.
What we do
Our Services

Pre-School to 6th Grade Education
Helping Latino children develop a strong foundation for life-long learning.

Community Health
Enabling Latinos to lead healthier lives through community health care and health literacy resources.

Economic empowerment
Helping Latinos experience increased knowledge and wealth by building financial assets & effectively managing their financial resources.

Advocacy
Latinos affect positive change in our communities by becoming informed, civically engaged, and participating in elections & policy initiatives.
We Need Volunteers
Support our programs by lending a helping hand! Volunteer today!
$45 for 45th
Celebrate 45 Years with El Centro! Contribute now to our $45 for 45th Campaign.
Latest News
Latino Community Lobbies Hospitals for Cancer Care
'We Have The Same Right To Fight For Our Lives As Anyone' Explaining the many barriers that Latino immigrants face in accessing healthcare here in Kansas City and across our nation is complex and not always an easy story to tell. There are many layers to our...
Reflections on The Power of Us
By Erica Andrade, President and CEO of El Centro As I sit at the annual UnidosUS 2023 conference listening to the theme “The Power of Us”, I can't help but reflect on all the issues our Latino communities have been through these last few years. Although struggles and...
El Centro, Inc Announces CEO Transition
El Centro, a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is strengthening communities and improving lives of Latinos and others through educational, social, and economic opportunities, announced today that Erica Andrade has been appointed as CEO, effective July 1. After...


