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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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Families affected by ICE policies
The Jamal family of Lawrence, KS, and the Avelica family of Los Angeles come together to share their stories of their fathers being detained by ICE.
El Centro, a beneficiary of the Olathe Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund
Checks totaling $151,202 were presented to Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund beneficiaries on February 20, bringing the total raised for the Fund since 2007 to $1,217,858.05. Pictured is Adriana Becerra, Economic Empowerment Educator, accepting on behalf of El Centro a...
Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays, and a blessed New Year filled with peace, laughter and kindness.
Royals Charities donated $25,000 to the Academy for Children
As part of the Royals Charities Giving Week, the Academy for Children was given $25,000.00! This donation will be used to replace old classroom furniture with new and safer equipment that will give classrooms a more homelike feeling. In the past, the Royals Charities...
Radio program reaches out to at-risk Latino population
The Comprando Rico y Sano radio novelas are a great way for our Promotoras de Salud to connect with people. By using music and realistic characters, we’re able to highlight common problems and present effective solutions for Latinos. Health Care Foundation of Greater...
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all those who celebrate, we want to wish a Happy Thanksgiving from the entire team at El Centro Inc. During this time focused on gratitude, we want to take a moment to thank you. We are truly grateful for the support that has been shared with us. Whether through...
Health foundations award $2.25 million to organizations improving health outcomes and promoting civic and voter engagement
We are pleased to announce that El Centro has been selected by the Kansas Health Foundation, Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City and REACH Healthcare Foundation as one of ten Kansas Integrated Voter Engagement Initiative grantees!!! We will work within...
Health Navigation Newsletter, April – September 2017
Check out our Health Navigation Newsletter for Quarter 3! Need Health Insurance? Don't forget Open Enrollment starts November 1! Want to know more? Simply call us at 913-677-0100 and ask for “Health Navigation”. There is a Health Navigator at both El Centro’s Kansas...
Join Rainbow Car Wash in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!!!
Give your car a bath!!! Take it to Rainbow Car Wash, mention El Centro and a portion of the sale will be tallied for donation to our organization. Rainbow Car Wash is located at 4504 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66103. Valid until October 15th, 2017. The more car...
