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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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Ballet Hispanico Community Latin Social Dance
El Centro and the Johnson County Community College Performing Arts Education Program invites you to attend a Latin Social Dance workshop at our Academy for Children, 1330 S. 30th St in Kansas City, KS. The workshop will take place on Friday March 18th from...
Kansas History of Fast-Pitch Softball
The Mexican American Softball Association (MASA) Fast Pitch Leagues invites all former Fast Pitch Softball and Baseball Players to enjoy a documentary film, video tour of Kansas City Museum exhibit, and a sharing of experiences from former Mexican American ball...
El Centro to Celebrate 40th Year with Gala
El Centro is celebrating its 40thAnniversary with a Gala on Saturday November 19, 2016 from 6:00-11:00pm at the Embassy Suites/Olathe Conference Center and you are invited to help us celebrate! The evening event will feature dinner, cocktails, entertainment and...
Computer Classes Benefit Our Clients
El Centro, in partnership with the Hispanic Economic Development Corporation(HEDC), offers free adult computer classes every month. There are a total of four sessions offered each Tuesday evening. Thank you to HEDC for helping us strengthen the community and improve...
El Centro Receives Contribution
We were delighted to have been selected once again as a grant recipient from the Olathe Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund. El Centro was one of 18 local non-profit organizations that received their checks during a ceremony at City Hall. These funds help us provide emergency...
Health Navigation News
At El Centro, we know it can be difficult to know where to go for your health, especially when you are sick or trying to afford something you need. But did you know El Centro has a program to help with that? Health Navigation is a program designed to help you with...
Univision Kansas City Bilingual Job Fair
El Centro is proud to partner with many wonderful organizations throughout Greater Kansas City. We are often asked to help promote community events, forums, classes and other events that benefit our clients and effect positive change in the community. One of those...
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are up and running in both Wyandotte and Johnson County. You may qualify for free tax preparation if you earned $54,000 or less in 2015 and don't own rental property. El Centro's Economic Empowerment Manager Chris...
Job Opening at El Centro
Job Description Job Title: Receptionist & Bilingual Intake Specialist of Johnson County Department: Health Navigation Reports To: Health Navigator; Erica Andrade FLSA Status: Full Time, non-Exempt Prepared By: ...
Segura Chosen For Scale Up KC Program
Congratulations to Nicholas Segura of Somos Agency for his selection to participate in the prestigious ScaleUp! Kansas City Program. The program provides direct support for growth-oriented entrepreneurs and firms to include under-served and underrepresented...