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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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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...
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Connects with Our Latino Community
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Connects with Our Latino Community On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden visited the El Centro's Academy for Children and Administrative Offices as part of her scheduled tour across the country. As a way to honor National...
El Centro, Inc. Awarded $100,000 in CDC Funds to Increase Adult COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Rates
Education and outreach work will address vaccine inequities and advance health equity El Centro has been awarded $100,000 to fund outreach and education efforts focused specifically on building vaccine confidence among Latino adults. Made possible with funding from...
El Centro Partners with PODER en SALUD
COVID-19 has devasted the Latino/Latinx communities across the US. In partnership with Proceed, Inc., El Centro, Inc. has joined five other community-based organizations in order to reach communities in California, Florida, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Rhode Island,...
Covid 19: Acciones para mantener la seguridad de los clientes y personal de El Centro Inc.
Estamos tomando pasos importantes para su seguridad y la nuestra durante la pandemia. www.elcentroinc.comFacebook: @ElCentroKCTwitter: @ElCentroIncInstagram: @elcentroinc Nuestra mision es fortalecer las comunidades y mejorar la vida de los Latinos y demás habitantes...
Black Lives Matter!
Como madre latina, criando a tres jóvenes adultos, dirigiendo una organización de servicio para los latinos, estoy desconsolada mientras reflexiono en las últimas dos semanas. Estoy procesando mis sentimientos, no por la continua injusticia y los disturbios en nuestro...