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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’s 40th Anniversary Celebration-SAVE THE DATE
El Centro's President & CEO Irene Caudillo along with Gala Committee Chair J.D. Rios invite you to our 40th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday November 12, 2016. The event will be held at the brand new Embassy Suites Conference Center in Olathe and will feature...
Wyandotte Health Foundation Grant Awarded
El Centro is pleased to announce the receipt of a $15,000 grant from the Wyandotte Health Foundation for the "Promotores de Salud Comprando Rico y Sano y Familias Saludables” program. This program will utilize our current Promotores in Wyandotte County to enhance...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Olathe
Health Care Foundation Grant Awarded
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 counties to...
Weekend Activities in Kansas City
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 Allis...
Hispanic Economic Development Corporation Announces New Grant Funding
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...
El Centro Hosts Congressman Kevin Yoder
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 Kansas...
United Way Campaign Kick-off & Tee-off
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...
El Centro Hosts Home Buyer’s Class
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 program....
Expansion of Medicaid Eligibility
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 healthcare system complicating health promotion and disease management efforts....