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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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El Centro Staff Celebrates Winterfest Olathe
Justin and Maria from El Centro's Olathe office had a great time last Friday at Winterfest in Olathe! This year's event featured activities and crafts for kids provided by organizations, like El Centro, who receive grants from the Olathe Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund to...
Special Day at our Academy for Children
It was an exiting morning for the students at our Academy for Children. Santa stopped by to deliver books, candy canes and read stories to the children. Our friends from the St. Michael's Early Childhood Committee made all this possible. We are grateful to Veronica...
Celebrate Olathe Winterfest
El Centro will be participating in Olathe Winterfest on Friday December 4th and you are all invited! Staff will host a table at the event to let the community know about El Centro and what we do. The event helps fund raise for the Olathe Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, a...
Community Clothing Distribution
Preparations have begun for El Centro's Annual Clothing Distribution. On Monday night, over 50 volunteers sorted and boxed items that were primarily donated by parishioners at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Boxes will be transported to our Academy for Children (1330 S....
Happy Thanksgiving From All of Us at El Centro
On Tuesday, we said thank you to our donors, funders and community partners at our annual Thanksgiving Lunch. Over 225 guests attended the event at our Academy for Children in Argentine. We are grateful for the support we receive throughout the year and are...
It’s 6 days away! #GivingTuesday
Did you know? In the last year at El Centro, we have served over 17,000 individuals, comprising of almost 10,000 families, with our programs and services. Next Tuesday, you have the opportunity to support this effort, and help us in working with our community to...
Hispanic Entrepreneurs Expo a Big Success
The Olathe Latino Coalition (OLC) held its first Hispanic Entrepreneurs Expo last week and over 150 local business owners and community leaders attended the event. Organizers were thrilled with the turnout and plans are to host the event again in 2016. Attendees...
Downtown Holiday Lighting Festival
Please make plans to attend the Mayor's Holiday Lighting Festival in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. The festivities begin at 4:00pm at City Hall Plaza, 701 North 7th St. and conclude when the lights go on at 7:15. Bring the kids and celebrate with your friends and...
Enroll Wyandotte Health Fair
The Enroll Wyandotte Health Fair will take place on Saturday November 14th from 9:00am-4:00pm at Memorial Hall, 600 N. 7th St. in downtown Kansas City, Kansas. El Centro's Health Navigators will be on site to assist individuals and families that qualify to purchase...
Hispanic Entrepreneurs Expo
The City of Olathe has partnered with the Olathe Latino Coalition to host their first ever Bilingual Business Expo. Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend and take advantage of the free resources available. A free dinner will be served at 5:30 PM. Attendees do need...