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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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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...
Go Green to Get Green – Free Career Training
Go Green to Get Green Free Career Training Program Four week certification training program for environmentally-focused "green" careers in the Kansas City Area.
El Centro celebra su designación como Centro de Bienvenida para familias latinas.
La celebración inicia a las 10 a.m. e incluirá la feria de servicios y recursos, actividades culturales, demostraciones de cocina saludable en 650 Minnesota, KCK.
Cultural Celebration & Resource Fair, September 28
El Centro will hold a cultural celebration and resource fair on Saturday, September 28 beginning at 10 a.m. at El Centro at 650 Minnesota Avenue, KCK
We’re Excited to Announce Our New CPO, Erica Andrade
We're Excited to Announce Our New CPO, our very own Erica Andrade! As El Centro continues our strategy of growth and expansion of services for our community, we are excited to share Erica Andrade, Health Navigation Manager, has been promoted to our Chief Program...
Families affected by ICE policies
The Jamal family of Lawrence, KS, and the Avelica family of Los Angeles come together to share their stories of their fathers being detained by ICE.
El Centro, a beneficiary of the Olathe Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund
Checks totaling $151,202 were presented to Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund beneficiaries on February 20, bringing the total raised for the Fund since 2007 to $1,217,858.05. Pictured is Adriana Becerra, Economic Empowerment Educator, accepting on behalf of El Centro a...
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays, and a blessed New Year filled with peace, laughter and kindness.
Royals Charities donated $25,000 to the Academy for Children
As part of the Royals Charities Giving Week, the Academy for Children was given $25,000.00! This donation will be used to replace old classroom furniture with new and safer equipment that will give classrooms a more homelike feeling. In the past, the Royals Charities...
Radio program reaches out to at-risk Latino population
The Comprando Rico y Sano radio novelas are a great way for our Promotoras de Salud to connect with people. By using music and realistic characters, we’re able to highlight common problems and present effective solutions for Latinos. Health Care Foundation of Greater...