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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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Homebuyers Expo Presented by the Olathe Latino Coalition
The path to your Dream Home is within your reach! FREE workshops* on the following topics: Home Buying:Big Mistakes to Avoid Credit & Financing: No Credit will COST you money Title & Financial Planning: Understanding the Legal Implications For Renters: Know...
El Centro Provides Community Outreach in Johnson County
Staff from El Centro’s Olathe office and the Promotoras de Salud program hosted a table at the Comanche Elementary School Cookout earlier this month. Comanche hosted the cookout for its students and held a resource fair to inform parents about community programs like...
NCLR Joins Advocates at Supreme Court for Rally to Support Immigration Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Texas, a lawsuit that has temporarily blocked the Obama administration from implementing an expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and creating...
El Centro Staff Attends UMKC Lecture Series
Last Tuesday Health Navigation staff attended the Cesar Chavez Lecture Series at UMKC, an annual presentation that honors the work of Cesar Chavez who inspired and organized many Latinos during the Chicano Movement and founded the United Farm Workers. This year María...
Caudillo Speaks Out on Voter Registration Controversy
El Centro President and CEO Irene Caudillo comments on incorrect information printed on Spanish voting guide distributed by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach....
Last Chance for Free Tax Preparation
This is the last week to have your taxes prepared at one of our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in either Kansas City, KS or Olathe, KS. Our KCK site is located at Catholic Charities, 2220 Central Ave. and is open on Thursday from 5:00-8:30pm and on...
April Events and Activities at El Centro
April is shaping up to be a busy month for the organization. Our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are open just a few more days to prepare tax returns for taxpayers earning $54,000 or less. Our Olathe site (located at 11811 S. Sunset Dr. Olathe, KS...
El Centro Applauds Kansas State University
Immigration is a hot topic at all levels of politics. Whether the debate is over a wall along the Mexican border or granting in-state college tuition to people brought into the country illegally in Missouri. But one area university is bucking the trend and...
El Centro to Honor Volunteer of the Year
El Centro has selected Mr. William C. Deckert as its volunteer of the year. Mr. Deckert will receive his recognition on April 19, 2016 at the United Way of Wyandotte County's 39th Annual Volunteer Event at Lake Quivira Country Club. Mr. Deckert retired from the IRS...
Legislative Coffee this Saturday
El Centro encourages you to attend a Legislative Coffee being held on Saturday March 19th at 10:00am at the Main Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS. This is an excellent opportunity for Wyandotte County residents to meet and discuss current legislation and...