by Alexander Morales | Aug 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Civic Engagement, In the News, News, People
‘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...
by Alexander Morales | Aug 16, 2023 | Advocacy, Civic Engagement, Events, In the News, News, People
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...
by Alexander Morales | Jun 2, 2023 | In the News, News, People, Press Releases
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...
by Alexander Morales | Dec 21, 2021 | News, Press Releases
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...
by Alexander Morales | Oct 20, 2021 | Advocacy, News
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...
by Alexander Morales | Jul 15, 2021 | News
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...