What We Do

As the immigrant population in the area continues to expand, the demand for El Centro Hispano’s programs and services also grows. Since its establishment in 1974, the number of clients benefiting from direct services at El Centro Hispano has consistently increased each year.

El Centro Hispano achieves this goal through a diverse array of programs and bilingual, cross-cultural activities held year-round.

Services and Programs of El Centro Hispano.

Services and Programs of El Centro Hispano

Main Office Programs

  • Bi-weekly updated job listings
  • Bi-weekly updated housing listings
  • Immigration consultations every Thursday
  • Letter writing services
  • Notary Public services
  • Phone calls on behalf of clients
  • Translations of Vital Records
  • Assistance with applications
  • On-site representative of MVP and Fidelis Care.
  • Food distribution twice a month
  • Assistance with ITIN number

Other Special Programs

  • WP Hospital Annual Health Fair
  • OSHA Training
  • Onsite Movil Mexican Consulate
  • Special Informational workshops
  • Nutrition Classes with Cornell Cooperative Extension
  • Personal Beauty Course
  • Cancer Support Program
  • Special orientation workshops for parents in our educational programs.
  • Special workshops sponsored by White Plains School System and other educational institutions.

Educational Programs

Adults

  • English, GED and Naturalization Classes in
  • partnership with BOCES.
  • Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced Computer Classes.
  • Special orientation workshops for parents in
  • our educational programs.
  • Special workshops sponsored by White Plains
  • School System and other educational institutions.

Youth

  • Early Literacy Program for Kindergarten through 3rd grade
  • Culture and learning through technology for 4th and 5th graders
  • Study Skills for 5th graders
  • Mi Hermana/o Mayor for 6th graders.
  • Saturday Academy 7th – 12th graders
  • English and GED classes for recently arrived 17-20 year old students.
  • Summer Literacy Program for Kindergarten through 3rd graders.
  • Homework Help Center
  • English Reinforcement Class (4-12th)
  • Wall street scholar program for 10th graders
  • Steve’s Summer camp 6th graders

Other Youth Activities

  • Community service program for high school students.
  • Scholarships to Hispanic students attending White Plains High School
  • Stipend Program for college and high school students who mentor and tutor children in our educational programs.
  • Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts Troop

Cultural and Recreational programs

  • Three Kings Day
  • Day of the Child
  • Westchester Hispanic Heritage Festival