Turning Newcomers
Into Neighbors
Dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals through education and empowerment.
Our Mission
To improve the lives of immigrant families and individuals by connecting them to essential resources, fostering a welcoming environment, and building a foundation of trust. El Centro serves as a bridge to resources, healthcare, and support for Kansas’s Latino and immigrant communities, empowering them to thrive as integral members of our region.
Our Vision
We envision a vibrant, inclusive Topeka where immigrants and newcomers are fully embraced as neighbors, empowered to overcome barriers, and equipped with the resources and support to prosper. Through trusted partnerships, we aspire to create a community where everyone, regardless of origin, has access to opportunity and the foundation to thrive.
About El Centro of Topeka
Supporting Families Across Topeka
Get to know who we are and why we are here. At El Centro of Topeka, we are proud to stand with our community, offering support, guidance, and care to help families thrive. Watch this short video to hear directly from our team and learn how we can help you.
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Immigrant Assistance Clinic
El Centro provides affordable, trusted support with green cards, citizenship, DACA, and more—helping immigrant families stay together and build a stronger future. Our DOJ-accredited team walks with you every step of the way, offering guidance, applications, and case management tailored to your needs.
Mobile Health Clinic
In partnership with Washburn University, our Mobile Health Clinic brings free health screenings, education, and personalized care directly to the community—no insurance or appointments needed. This hands-on approach supports wellness, prevents illness, and gives nursing students real-world experience in culturally respectful care.
Community Resource Program
For over 50 years, our Community Resource Program has helped immigrant and Latino families thrive by offering interpretation, translation, and referrals to local services. We work to break down barriers, strengthen connections, and support organizations looking to build trust and engage more deeply with our community.
Our Impact in Numbers
Helping Families Be Heard, Understood, and Supported
We gave a voice to 1,270 families by providing in-person and over-the-phone interpretation so they could understand and advocate for themselves at medical visits, school meetings, and legal appointments.
We broke down language barriers by translating 460 critical documents—everything from school letters to legal forms—so families could stay informed and make confident decisions.
We connected 296 families to life-changing resources by referring them to trusted local nonprofits for housing, food, legal help, and more—ensuring no one faced hardship alone.
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