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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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Meet Irene Caudillo’s Family-“Your Fellow Americans-Part 2”
Irene's family participated in a project called "Your Fellow Americans." This is Part 2 of the online documentary series asking families to discuss their thoughts and experiences on race, immigration and the American Dream. The series if produced by KCPT's Hale...
10 Days Left to Get Healthcare Coverage
The Health Insurance Marketplace is open until February 15, 2015, so there is still time to sign up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. We have Spanish Language Certified Application Councilors in both our Wyandotte and Johnson County offices...
Meet Irene Caudillo’s Family-“Your Fellow Americans”
I would like to share a project my family and I participated in called "Your Fellow Americans." This online documentary series asks families to discuss their thoughts and experiences on race, immigration and the American Dream. The documentary is produced by KCPT's...
DACA Clinic a Success
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is an immigration relief program launched in 2012 through an executive action from President Obama. People who qualify for DACA receive a 3 year renewable work permit, a social security number, protection from deportation...
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 will open in early February. Our Johnson County site will open on Wednesday February 4,...
El Centro Receives $100,000 Grant
El Centro’s Promotores de Salud Program is the recipient of a $100,000 grant from National Council of La Raza (NCLR). The purpose of this second-year grant is to find and sign-up those Latinos who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...
El Centro Welcomes New Board Members
El Centro is pleased to welcome several new members to its Board of Directors. The new directors are: Micki Buschart-Attorney-at-Law Dr. Gene Chavez-Webster University Ellen Hanson-Retired Kansas City, KS Police Chief Katia Munson-McCaffree-Short Title Co. Judith...
Job Opening-Economic Empowerment Manager
El Centro is currently seeking an Economic Empowerment Manager to join our team. Summary: The Economic Empowerment Manager is responsible for coordinating financial programs and services that assist the low-income population manage their financial resources and help...
Healthcare Marketplace Remains Open
El Centro continues to provide assistance with enrollment for healthcare under the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment is open until February 15, 2015. We have Spanish Language Certified Application Councilors in both our Wyandotte and Johnson County offices that can...
El Centro Adopted by Blue Gurus
El Centro was pleased to be adopted this week by Blue Gurus. Blue Gurus is a content marketing, LinkedIn training and website development company based in Kansas City. Since 2009, they have helped hundreds of companies and organizations in positive and meaningful...