by Irene | Sep 16, 2015 | News
El Centro is pleased to announce the receipt of an $118,000 grant from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City for the “Promotores de Salud Comprando Rico y Sano” program. This program will utilize our current Promotores in Wyandotte and Johnson...
by Irene | Sep 9, 2015 | News
If you are looking for something to do in Kansas City this weekend, you’re in luck. Three events will take place on Saturday in Kansas City, Kansas and one happens in Kansas City, Missouri Friday thru Sunday. First up is Fiesta Hispana, taking place at Barney...
by Irene | Sep 2, 2015 | News
The Hispanic Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) has been awarded a $300,000 grant for micro lending through its IMPACTO micro loan fund. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II made the announcement and presented the check to HEDC. The HEDC IMPACTO Fund was designed to...
by Irene | Sep 2, 2015 | News
Congressman Kevin Yoder visited El Centro’s Academy for Children this week. The Congressman toured our classrooms and spent time reading to our students. On the visit with Yoder was National Head Start Association Executive Director Yasmina Vinci, who was in...
by Irene | Aug 26, 2015 | News
The United Way of Wyandotte County is hosting its annual campaign kick-off luncheon on Thursday September 10th at Painted Hills Golf Course, from 11:30am-1:00pm. After the luncheon, United Way is holding a golf tournament at the course beginning at 1:30pm. Please...
by Irene | Aug 26, 2015 | News
14 individuals completed El Centro’s Home Buyer’s Education Class on Saturday. The eight hour course provides the education and certification needed to apply for a home loan. So far this year, 27 individuals have received their certification through our...
