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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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NCLR Conference in Kansas City
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is holding its annual conference in Kansas City this year. The conference runs from July 11-14 2015. El Centro is a proud affiliate of NCLR and we look forward to attending the event....
United Way of Wyandotte County
El Centro is a proud partner agency of the United Way of Wyandotte County. United Way provides funding for our Health Navigation, Academy for Children and Financial Literacy programs. We are grateful for the support and truly value our relationship with the...
El Centro Offers Free Tax Preparation
El Centro, in partnership with Next Step KC, the United Way of Greater Kansas City and Catholic Charities is pleased to announce our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are open to offer free tax preparation to most taxpayers earning $53,000 or less. Our...
El Centro Participates in Panel Discussion with Mayor Sly James
El Centro's Chief Program Officer Cielo Fernandez shared her views on race, immigration and the American Dream last week at a panel discussion hosted by KCPT and the producers of Your Fellow Americans. http://www.flatlandkc.org/culture/talking-diversity/
Join us for Harvesters’ SNAP Challenge 2015
El Centro is pleased to join with Harvesters' in promoting their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Challenge 2015. Please see the attached document for details and we encourage you to participate. SNAP Challenge 2015 bio
Latino Representation-Local & State Government
El Centro's President & CEO Irene Caudillo participated in a panel discussion regarding the lack of Latino representation in our local and state governments. The discussion took place last week on KCUR. Please click on the link below to listen....
El Centro Receives Grant from Olathe Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund
El Centro was delighted to accept a grant of $11, 737.00 from the Olathe Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund. We joined 15 other area non-profit organizations last evening during the Olathe City Council meeting to accept these funds. Since 2007, the Mayor's Christmas Tree...
Meet Irene Caudillo’s Family-“Your Fellow Americans-Part 4”
Irene's family participated in a project called "Your Fellow Americans." This is Part 4 of the online documentary series asking families to discuss their thoughts and experiences on race, immigration and the American Dream. The series is produced by KCPT's Hale...
El Centro Receives $60,000 Grant
El Centro recently received a $60,000 grant from the John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust, Bank of America, Trustee. This grant was awarded to support our "Serving with a Purpose" Campaign. "SERVING WITH A PURPOSE” is our $750,000 three-year campaign designed...
Meet Irene Caudillo’s Family-“Your Fellow Americans-Part 3”
Irene's family participated in a project called "Your Fellow Americans." This is Part 3 of the online documentary series asking families to discuss their thoughts and experiences on race, immigration and the American Dream. The series is produced by KCPT's Hale...