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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…
El Centro News
El Centro Staff Volunteers at Olathe Summerfest
El Centro staff members sold bottled water and collected donations for the Olathe Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund at Olathe Summerfest last weekend. The event was billed as a celebration of community and music and featured face painting, food trucks, and kid's...
El Centro Holds Financial Literacy Class
El Centro, in partnership with Brotherhood Bank & Trust and sponsored in part by State Farm Insurance, held a financial literacy class recently in Olathe. Ten community members participated in several activities that demonstrated how money management tools can be...
Olathe Is Embracing Latinos, But It Will Take Time Before They Celebrate Culture There
http://kcur.org/post/olathe-embracing-latinos-it-will-take-time-they-celebrate-culture-there#stream/0
NCLR Decries Supreme Court Deadlock on DAPA and Expanded DACA Programs for American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) expressed its deep disappointment with the Supreme Court’s 4–4 decision in United States v. Texas, a move that affirms the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision and blocks the implementation of the Obama...
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Implementation of DAPA & Expanded DACA
We at El Centro are deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s 4–4 decision today, which keeps DAPA and expanded DACA on hold. The decision ignores decades of legal precedent and disregards the previous uses of discretionary powers by presidents—leaving millions of...
40th Gala Sponsors
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....
El Centro Helps Family in Need
The Reyes Family needed help. The sole wage-earner of this Olathe household became critically ill and has been out of work for over three months. As you can imagine the family was financially stressed. Through El Centro's Emergency Assistance Program, we were able...
El Centro’s Health Navigation News
Health Navigators Assist Client in Olathe
At El Centro, we know it can be difficult to know where to go for your health, especially when you are sick or trying to afford something you need. But did you know El Centro has a program to help with that? Health Navigation is a program designed to help you with...
Caudillo Offers to Assist Workers at Roofing Company
http://fox4kc.com/2016/06/14/3-arrested-in-kck-on-criminal-charges-following-homeland-security-investigation/