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El Centro has helped the Lancaster Community since 1982. A lot has changed since then, but our motivation to help those in need is the same. We have provided many different programs in the last 34 years to help the Latino/Hispanic Community around us.
To keep providing this work, we need your help. About two years ago El Centro created a great program called Grow El Centro. With this program you can donate as little as $5 a month. With this program, you can even set up an auto-donation so that you don't have to remember to write a check each month. To learn more about this program and how you can donate in other ways, please visit : http://www.elcentrodelasamericas.org/donate |
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Odila Rosales is from Mexico, a single mother of five and one the
greatest success stories of El Centro de las Americas’ Zumba class.
She started to attend the class in July of 2015. Since she started
taking the class she has only missed one due to the illness of her
child. Two of her children have ADHD and one of them suffers from
autism as well. She is a mother that fights every day for her
children’s education and to put food on the table.
Although every day is a struggle for her that doesn’t stop her from
attending the Zumba classes. Despite all her troubles, she still finds
time to take care of the health of her and her children. She always
has a positive attitude and every time she attends the Zumba classes
she is always full of enthusiasm. The exercise she gets from dancing
has helped her lose weight. She has even outdone herself finding the
time to take English classes in addition to her other activites!
Stories like hers make the Centro de las Americas proud to offer
services that help encourage healthy living in the community.
greatest success stories of El Centro de las Americas’ Zumba class.
She started to attend the class in July of 2015. Since she started
taking the class she has only missed one due to the illness of her
child. Two of her children have ADHD and one of them suffers from
autism as well. She is a mother that fights every day for her
children’s education and to put food on the table.
Although every day is a struggle for her that doesn’t stop her from
attending the Zumba classes. Despite all her troubles, she still finds
time to take care of the health of her and her children. She always
has a positive attitude and every time she attends the Zumba classes
she is always full of enthusiasm. The exercise she gets from dancing
has helped her lose weight. She has even outdone herself finding the
time to take English classes in addition to her other activites!
Stories like hers make the Centro de las Americas proud to offer
services that help encourage healthy living in the community.
The Long Path to Become a Citizen
Sergio Lopez had been waiting to become a U.S citizen for a long time. He came to this country when he was very young, and since then he dreamt of participating fully in American society as a U.S citizen. In March 2016 he came to El Centro to begin preparing for the Civics & U.S History exam. However, Sergio works long hours in highway construction and often travels to Nebraska City very early in the morning and comes back to Lincoln late at night; therefore, it was not always easy to come to class. This was not an impediment for him; instead he studied at home, listened to the civic questions while he was on his way to work, and tried to come to class at least twice a week. He quickly learned all of the civics and history materials and significantly improved his English skills.
On August 2nd he “felt relieved, excited, and thankful to have accomplished his dream of finally becoming a U.S citizen”. He is sure this will bring about many new opportunities. He is looking forward to making his voice heard during this year’s presidential elections, especially because he says that “these elections will be critical.”
He enjoys coming to El Centro because “it’s a place where [he] always learns something new, meets new people, and feels supported." He plans on continuing to attend El Centro, but this time he will be enrolled in the GED course.
As a new U.S citizen, Sergio is determined to contribute to his community and to be an example of perseverance for others.
On August 2nd he “felt relieved, excited, and thankful to have accomplished his dream of finally becoming a U.S citizen”. He is sure this will bring about many new opportunities. He is looking forward to making his voice heard during this year’s presidential elections, especially because he says that “these elections will be critical.”
He enjoys coming to El Centro because “it’s a place where [he] always learns something new, meets new people, and feels supported." He plans on continuing to attend El Centro, but this time he will be enrolled in the GED course.
As a new U.S citizen, Sergio is determined to contribute to his community and to be an example of perseverance for others.
Waiting Room
El Centro is very excited to announce that we now have a waiting room! This last month we have been working to get this room as cozy as possible. Thanks to our generous donors, we were able to add some furniture. If you feel like you would like to help, we are still in need of movies, toys and books for kids.
Come visit us and enjoy some fresh coffee!
Come visit us and enjoy some fresh coffee!
