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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 Offering “Combo Classes”
El Centro's mission is to strengthen families and improve the lives of Latinos and others through educational, social and economic opportunities. We strive to help Latino immigrants integrate into broader, mainstream society, while valuing their native language and...
VITA Volunteers Continue Serving Clients
Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and its volunteers continue to offer free tax preparation services for individuals making less than $54,000. In addition to preparing returns for tax year 2015, our volunteers provide the following services: Check...
El Centro Says Farewell to Volunteer
Our Americorps/Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), Zoe Timmerman, is leaving us today. Her year of service has ended and she's moving on to sunny California to continue with VISTA and serve as the Development Coordinator for Community Legal Services of East Palo...
El Centro Holds Voter Education Rally
Approximately 50 people attended our Voter Education Rally and Picnic in KCK's Bethany Park last Friday night. Attendees got the opportunity to meet candidates for local, state and federal offices and enjoyed refreshments provided by area businesses and...
El Centro Staff Attends NCLR Conference
Health Navigators Erica and Justin attended The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Conference last week in Orlando. They participated in four sessions about Latino health including : continuing Medicaid expansion, community-based models in approaching health,...
El Centro’s 40th Gala-Saturday November 19, 2016
El Centro would like to thank the companies, organizations and individuals that have graciously purchased sponsorship’s for our 40th Anniversary Gala. Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Kansas State University. Additional sponsors to date include Ewing M....
Primary Election-Tuesday August 2nd
The Federal/State Primary Election is Tuesday August 2, 2016. Offices on the ballot include U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, State Senate, State Representative, District Court Judge and Precinct Committeeman/Committeewoman. El Centro strongly encourages you to make your...
El Centro Announces Voter Education Rally
El Centro is holding a family-friendly voter education rally in Bethany Park in KCK on Friday, July 29th from 5:30-8:00pm. Snacks from local restaurants, activities for children, community speakers and voter education materials with be available. All are welcome to...
REACH Foundation Highlights our Work
The REACH Healthcare Foundation references El Centro and our work in the annual letter from their Board Chair and CEO. http://eepurl.com/b9TpDn For three years, REACH has provided funding for our Health Navigation Program. Our Health Navigators are especially...
Calling all Volunteers!
El Centro is hosting a voter registration and education canvass this Saturday July 16th . Participants will meet at El Centro, 650 Minnesota Ave. Kansas City, KS 66102 at 9:00am for a briefing and training. Then it's off to the canvassing area to knock on doors of...