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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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Voter Registration and Education Canvass
Join us to promote voter registration and education in Wyandotte County on Saturday September 10th from 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. Meet at El Centro, 650 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS 66101 at 9:00am. Schedule: 9-9:45 Briefing PowerPoint, Q&A, contact info...
Job Opening at El Centro
Expand KanCare Community Forum
El Centro invites you to an important community forum next week regarding Medicaid Expansion in Kansas. We believe that expanding eligibility for Medicaid/KanCare, would reduce the extent of unmet need in the health care system and, therefore, improve the health...
Caudillo Participates in Panel Discussion
El Centro's President and CEO, Irene Caudillo, shared her thoughts and experiences as part of a discussion entitled "Latinas Perspective on Women's Equality in the U.S." The event took place last week in recognition of Women's Equality Week and in partnership with...
Smart Aging Class
El Centro would like to thank The KU Alzheimer's Disease Center, Jaime Perales and Juntos for presenting the "Smart Aging Class." The purpose of the course is to increase the understanding of Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease risk and build awareness about...
Promotoras at Overland Park Farmer’s Market
Our Promotoras continue to educate our population by increasing their knowledge of healthy eating and in turn empowering positive changes in community health indicators. In part, this work is done at area farmer's markets where Promotoras offer tours and teach...
Medicaid Expansion in Kansas
El Centro provides Health Navigation Services to assist individuals in accessing needed health care. This work is often frustrating, as El Centro staff encounter considerable gaps in the health care system that complicate health promotion and disease management...
El Centro Offering “Combo Classes”
El Centro's mission is to strengthen families and improve the lives of Latinos and others through educational, social and economic opportunities. We strive to help Latino immigrants integrate into broader, mainstream society, while valuing their native language and...
VITA Volunteers Continue Serving Clients
Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and its volunteers continue to offer free tax preparation services for individuals making less than $54,000. In addition to preparing returns for tax year 2015, our volunteers provide the following services: Check...
El Centro Says Farewell to Volunteer
Our Americorps/Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), Zoe Timmerman, is leaving us today. Her year of service has ended and she's moving on to sunny California to continue with VISTA and serve as the Development Coordinator for Community Legal Services of East Palo...