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El Centro
was founded in 1968 by a group of dedicated individuals
who saw an increasing need for
basic social services for the growing Spanish-speaking population of
the Pasadena
community.
After securing the support of the City of Pasadena, the group opened in a small building located in Pasadena’s Central Park. El Centro has remained an active community organization since that time and today provides services to hundreds of families and individuals each year, from all backgrounds and ethnicities. From our Past Fundraiser Click here! [privacy policy] |
El Centro’s Programs and
Services - Upcoming Events (Cesar Chavez Day)Peña Juvenil Programs for Youth
Peña Juvenil addresses the needs of Pasadena’s low income youth by providing educational programs including: after school tutorials, a youth group, and a Summer School in the Park, and online educational links and resources to further educational oppotunities and social awareness. An excellent El Centro after school program is coordinated by Anna Amigo at Jefferson Elementary School.
Mustangs on the Move Supports El Centro's Youth Leadership Academy at John Muir High School
Over 20 students from John Muir High School benefit through effective tutoring, college preparation, field trips to universities, obtain information from guest speakers and students learn event & community organizing skills through helping to prepare and participate in various cultural events/activities.
Villa-Parke Senior Network
Enhances the quality of life for seniors by offering alternatives to social isolation and by providing awareness of available community resources. Provides services to over 150 seniors per year, including: case management; citizenship and ESL classes; arts and crafts classes; and referrals for medical, field trips, and referral services. Huntington Memorial and Kaiser Permanente are key supporters.
Cultural Celebrations
El Centro holds a series of festivals and exhibits that recognize the historical and cultural contributions of Latinos in California, including: Día de los Tres Reyes (Three Kings Day), Día de los Muertos (Day of the Living), Latino Graduation Ceremony, Day of the Child, and the Cesar Chavez Commemoration Event.
El Centro Volunteer Program
If you are interested in voluteering with El Centro's programs, please contact us via phone at 626.792.3148 or email JoseMiguel Vazquez at
josemiguel.vazquez@elcentropasadena.org
Information and Referral Services
Connects El Centro’s clients with the specific community and government service agencies best suited to meet their individual and family needs.
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Centro de Acción Social, Inc.
Web design El Centro Staff and Volunteers
Graphics and Web Services (Giuseppe G. Altea, Volunteer
-joseph.altea@elcentropasadena.org)