As the Year Draws to a Close, We Reflect with Gratitude Your generosity has made incredible transformations possible. From connecting elders like Kathy and Erlinda to fostering stability for families, your support has been the driving force behind our work. Together, we’ve: ➡️ Built affordable housing, creating thriving communities ➡️ Empowered families through Early Childhood Development programs, laying a foundation of opportunity and growth for the next generation Your contributions make all this possible. Mil gracias for believing in our mission and helping us build the Beloved Community. 📖 Explore powerful stories and photo essays showcasing how we’re creating meaningful change together: https://lnkd.in/ggqEjBAQ
About us
El Centro de la Raza is a voice and a hub for Seattle and Martin Luther King, Jr. County’s Latino community as we advocate on behalf of our people and work to achieve social justice. Through our comprehensive programs and services, we empower members of the Latino community as fully participating members of society. We also work to raise awareness with the general public, and government, business and civic leaders about the needs of the Chicano/Latino community in the United States.
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- Non-profit Organization Management
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- 51-200 employees
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- Seattle
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- Nonprofit
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- 1972
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Your contributions make all this possible. As we enter the final week of our End of Year Giving Campaign, we invite you to join us in continuing this vital work. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us build a stronger, more connected community. Mil gracias for believing in our mission and for standing with us as we create meaningful change. Together, we are building the Beloved Community. Give https://lnkd.in/gTHmsbeR
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Congrats to El Centro de la Raza, Walsh Construction Co., and the entire Four Amigos team on the successful completion of this project!
Our Walsh team has officially completed work at the vibrant Four Amigos Beloved Community in the heart of Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood. This six-story, U-shaped building will significantly benefit the south Seattle community by providing 87 affordable family-size homes, affordable bilingual childcare services provided by El Centro de la Raza, and a new 2,600 square-foot home for the Church of Hope. The building’s design embodies El Centro de la Raza's vision to address the needs of the families they support, featuring a central outdoor play area, efficient space utilization, and elements representing the Afro-Latinx community through vibrant colors, hand-painted tile murals, and sculptures. A huge shoutout to our great team of Sandi Tovias, Joe Geise, BJ Graham, Jesus Montiel, Anthony Sherman, and Wendy Kato for delivering this project safely and to the highest level of quality! El Centro de la Raza Beacon Development Group SMR Architects
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Support Our End-of-Year Giving Campaign Your donation makes a meaningful difference. By contributing, you help families find the stability they need to thrive in our Beloved Community. “El Centro de la Raza didn’t just provide housing—they helped us find stability, community, and build a foundation for the life we dreamed of,” shared one family. 💛 Please consider giving today at https://lnkd.in/gTHmsbeR Discover powerful stories and photo essays that showcase the collective impact of your generosity on families and individuals. Visit the El Centro Newsroom on our website to explore more.
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Project Update: Four Amigos - Beloved Community Development! Thrilled to share progress on the Four Amigos - Beloved Community project in Columbia City! This mixed-use development with 87 affordable housing units, the José Martí Child Development Center, Church of Hope, and Consejo offices is a tribute to the legacy of Roberto Maestas and his visionary partners Larry Gossett, Bob Santos, and Bernie Whitebear. Construction Update: Southwest corner of project, Scaffolding up to allow for tile installation at SW exterior façade, Finishing up at SW corner, Paver installation in progress at courtyard, Play equipment in place, Interior work in progress at building interior spaces, Bike racks installed in main bike room, Temporary overhead door at courtyard installed, Tilework in progress, nearing completion. SMR Architects,Walsh Construction Co.
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Meet Oscar Perez, a first-time U.S. Presidential voter! Through our Hope for Youth Program, which collaborates with heritage Spanish classes in local schools, Oscar has learned the power of civic engagement. He’s now ready to make his voice heard at the polls. Join us and see how El Centro de la Raza empowers young Latino voters and rallies our community to show up for the 2024 election!
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Join us at El Centro de la Raza for our Annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 2nd, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Plaza Roberto Maestas, 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144. Día de los Muertos is a time to honor and remember the lives of those who have passed. This year’s theme is: “Voting for Resilience: Honoring Voices Lost, Empowering Voices Present / Voto por la resiliencia: honrando voces perdidas y empoderando voces del presente.” We will pay tribute to the organizers targeted and killed for their civil rights work, victims of vigilantes attempting to halt movements, and individuals whose sacrifices brought new awareness to struggles.
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Mil Gracias to HealthierHere for your invaluable partnership and commitment to uplifting our community!
In our latest blog, Johnny Gonzalez (El Centro de la Raza) shares his inspiring journey from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a Community Health Worker with HealthierHere’s Community Hub. The through line: connecting with people. From helping families access food in times of crisis to being a trusted guide for individuals navigating our complex health and social systems, Johnny has worked tirelessly to ensure people across King County lead healthy thriving lives. Learn more about Johnny and what it means to be part of the HealthierHere Community Hub: https://bit.ly/4dIcqp7 #HealthEquity #CommunityHealthWorkers #KingCounty
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A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for El Centro de la Raza’s 2024 Building the Beloved Community Gala on September 28th! We are deeply grateful to our donors, event sponsors, table sponsors, team captains, volunteers, speakers, and all the hands that made this event a success. Your support helps bring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a “Beloved Community” to life—a community built on relationships of care, respect, and justice for all. Thanks to your generosity, we raised over $638,000 to fund critical programs that serve over 20,000 individuals and families in our region. These funds will help us feed those in need, provide housing assistance, support students, and stand with our immigrant community. If you missed the gala but would still like to contribute, please consider donating here:
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