by Irene | Jan 28, 2015 | News
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...
by Irene | Jan 21, 2015 | News
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,...
by Irene | Jan 21, 2015 | News
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)...
by Irene | Jan 14, 2015 | News
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...
by Irene | Jan 14, 2015 | News
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...