In 1954, called to meet the need of newly arrived immigrants, a group of multi-denominational Latino/a pastors rented a storefront at 1671 West Ogden Avenue, in the heart of a predominantly Latino/a neighborhood. They called this center Casa Central Evangelica and began providing counseling and aid to those in need. As their scope and services expanded, the agency became known simply as Casa Central.
Children who received their first winter coats and doctor check-ups from Casa Central in the 1950s and 1960s have now grown into successful adults with their own children in Casa Central's after-school programs and their parents in its senior programs. The agency has touched the lives of multiple generations of families in Chicagos Latino/a population and continues to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Your support has a direct and immediate impact on Casa Central's mission of transforming thousands of lives and strengthening communities with a special focus on Latinos. Our network of social services propels a diverse population of all ages toward self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.
YOU WILL BE HELPING:
Latino/a youth in Chicago face many challenges in their educational and social development. Casa Central's Early Learning (Head Start) and School Age Programs instill a strong work ethic and focus on setting them up for a successful future. Learn more.
Casa Central offers individual adults and families access to social services, including social workers, job training, and domestic violence prevention that supports them in their journey. Learn more.
Casa Central has been providing compassionate and trustworthy care to Latino/a and other older adults for more than 40 years. Our in-home and center-based programs respond to each participant's individualized needs, and support older adults in achieving the highest possible quality of life through bilingual and culturally responsive services . Learn more.
When you give, you make it possible to help older adults like Mrs. Munoz, families like Monica's, and children like Laura.
*Names have been changed to protect our participant's identities.
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