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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 Participates in Round-Table Discussion
El Centro's Chief Program Officer Cielo Fernandez participated in a round-table discussion hosted by Univision Kansas City. Topics included Money Smart Month, Financial Literacy Training and Home Buyer's Education. Financial Literacy is one of El Centro's core...
El Centro Featured on KCUR
The work of El Centro was prominently featured in a story broadcast on KCUR-FM. This story is part of a series called "Beyond our Borders" which examines how geographical borders affect our daily lives in Kansas City. In this case, the producer's focus is on the...
Health Navigation News
El Centro is recognized as the go-to agency for those who are uninsured in the Latino Community throughout Wyandotte and Johnson County. However, we realized that we needed to do a better job of telling the community about our Health Navigation Program and the...
BPU Energy Audit Program
Back by popular demand, our friends at the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) recently announced they are once again offering low cost energy audits to its customers. It's a great way to potentially save hundreds on your utility bills. BPU has been a long...
Still Time to Have Your Taxes Prepared-For Free
El Centro's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) sites are available to assist with your income tax preparation. Please note that the last day at our Catholic Charities site is Saturday April 11th. The last day at our Olathe site is Wednesday April 15th....
State Rep. Takes a Stand on In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
El Centro applauds Kansas State Representative Valdenia Winn for standing up for our young people and their future education. http://www.kshb.com/news/state/kansas/kansas-rep-gives-strong-criticism-for-bill-that-would-cut-in-state-tuition-for-immigrants-children
El Centro Receives Leadership Training from KLC
El Centro is one of 12 organizations who received $20,000 worth of leadership training and consulting from the Kansas Leadership Center (KLC). We are working to include leadership concepts and principles within our Promotoras Program and in turn to the communities we...
Spring General Elections in Johnson County
On Tuesday April 7, 2015, voters will go to the polls in Johnson County to choose representatives for various public offices. Please click on the line below for more details. We encourage you to cast your ballot. ...
City/School General Election|April 7, 2015
On Tuesday April 7, 2015 voters will go to the polls to choose our representatives for various public offices. Races on the ballot include Unified Government Commissioners, Board of Public Utilities Members, Register of Deeds, KCKCC Trustees, USD 500 Board of...
Meet El Centro’s Board Chair-Dr. Cherilee Walker
Dr. Cherilee Walker serves as Dean of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) at Kansas City Kansas Community College. Under her leadership, the division partners with PrepKC and USD 500 in presenting "College Career Day," enabling high school students to not...