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Black Lives Matter!
As a Latino mother, raising three young adults, leading a Latino serving organization, I am heartbroken as I reflect over the past two weeks. Processing my feelings not because of the continued injustice and unrest in our country, but for the continued disregard of…
Learn about El Centro’s Efforts During Covid-19
El Centro is proud to play an active role in softening the impact of the current pandemic by helping the Latino community. Learn about our efforts during Covid-19 and join us! Over 8,500 people fed 220 applications for unemployment, SNAP or Kancare benefits Utility…
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Building Momentum and Deepening Impact
This past year has been a profound testament to what is possible when a community stands together. At El Centro Inc., our staff, volunteers, and supporters have once again shown that turning challenges into opportunities is not just possible—it is happening.This past...
El Centro Announces Groundbreaking Community-Led Project: The State of Latino Kansas – Community Assessment
This is about equitable representation across all sectors—education, healthcare, housing, labor, and beyond”FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Kansas City, KS As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month and proudly step into our 50th year of service to Latino communities across...
Fortaleciendo Nuestro Futuro
This year has been a testament to the incredible power of community and the unwavering dedication of our team. Together, we’ve navigated challenges and celebrated triumphs, proving that even in the face of adversity, hope and determination can lead the way. From...
Poder en Salud (Power in Health)
As the pandemic unfolded back in 2020, we saw how the lack of information about COVID-19 in Spanish impacted our Latino communities. Updates were slow and confusing. There was also a lot of misinformation coming out, that made it more difficult to know how to best...
Lessons Learned from the Community Voices for Medicaid Initiative
Since 2019, El Centro has been a proud grantee partner of Community Catalyst in their Community Voices for Medicaid Initiative The initiative sought out how to increase education about the Medicaid program and elevate the voices of those most impacted by it, at the...
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...
El Centro, Inc. and Affiliates Health Partnership Clinic, El Centro of Topeka, and Genesis Family Health Participate in a Second Year of “PODER en SALUD”
With the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the disparities and problems the Latino communities face were highlighted and, in many cases, exacerbated. Unemployment challenges, lack of access to testing and vaccines, disproportionate number of cases and deaths; the list goes...
Celebrate our 45th Anniversary with the $45 for 45th Campaign
Thank you for your continued support of El Centro! This fiscal year, we celebrate our 45th Anniversary! While we will miss celebrating in person, due to the challenges brought on by the pandemic, we are requesting your support. We ask you to honor our 45 years, by...