The mission of El Centro is to strengthen communities and improve lives of Latinos and others through educational, social, and economic opportunities. They operate from three locations in Kansas City, Kansas and Olathe.
El Centro offers services to the community through hosting workshops and classes on money-management and home ownership, health education and healthy living through Promotoras de Salud (Health Promoters), health navigation and intervention, in addition to advocating for issues of special interest in the community. They also run a dual-language early education academy for Pre-K students and participate in the Kansas Statewide Farm Worker Health Program, which provides medical services to farmers and their families throughout Kansas.
And of course they need volunteers! Whether you are with a school group, church group, civic organization, part of a family, or an individual looking to make a positive difference, your skills and knowledge can always be put to good use. Currently, there are events being held every weekend during September in which volunteers play an important role.
Contact El Centro today at 913-677-0100 to find your role in serving your community.
You can also visit their website to find out more information on ways to get involved.
Happy Volunteering!