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Washburn University/El Centro of Topeka
 
 
 
The mission of El Centro of Topeka is to improve the lives of families and individuals through education and empowerment. El Centro of Topeka is one of the few organizations in Topeka that provides culturally sensitive assistance to low income Hispanic families. Since opening its doors in 1972 the goal has been to be a trusted community resource center for individuals and families in need of help. Many of our clients speak very limited English and lack familiarity with programs and resources available to them. The following are the 2 programs currently offered by El Centro. Our longest running program at El Centro has been the Community Resource program, which provides awareness to struggling families regarding local resources in our community in a culturally sensitive environment with a bilingual staff. Our services include but are not limited to translations, interpretations and community referrals. Our office is normally the first phone number dialed when an immigrant family is dealing with a difficult issue and haven’t been able to find help. We have been working closely with Washburn School of Nursing to provide free health screenings and health education in the community through our mobile health clinic. The demand and success of the mobile clinic has propelled our health initiative to grow from preventative healthcare to primary care. El Centro along with Washburn nursing school is working with St. Francis to bring a nurse practitioner as well.
 
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Member Duties : The AmeriCorp VISTA at El Centro will identify and solicit new funding streams as well as increase community communication that closes the gap between the Latino community and area service providers. The VISTA will research and apply for grants, organize a fundraising event, write a fundraising letter, and develop a donor/volunteer database. The VISTA will also create and send a quarterly organizational newsletter and provide bi-monthly web media updates.
 
Program Benefits : Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
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Service Areas :
Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Community Organization ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Communications ,  Leadership ,  Social Media ,  Writing/Editing . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Washburn University/El Centro of Topeka
Program Start/End Date
11/04/2014  -   11/08/2015
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations KANSAS  
Languages
Spanish preferred
Accepting Applications
From  04/01/2014  To  10/01/2014 
Contact Lalo Munoz
134 NE Lake St
Topeka   KS   66616
785-232-8207
lmunoz@elcentrooftopeka.org
www.elcentrooftopeka.org
Listing ID 43358

       

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