OXNARD — We regretfully announce the termination of services by El Centrito Family Learning Centers, an organization that has been serving children and families in the city since 1992. Friday, November 9, 2018, will be our final day of operation. A…
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Help needed to rebuild STEAM at El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard
OXNARD — Hello Friends & Family of El Centrito, We are writing today to let you know that a very sad thing happened to our STEAM Academy classrooms. The classrooms were broken into and vandalized. We are working closely with the…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers Unveils New Logo
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers is proud to unveil a new agency logo. The new logo illustrates the agency motto, “Where Families Learn Together,” and captures El Centrito’s commitment to provide comprehensive services to the whole family and…
Aug. 29 — El Centrito Family Learning Centers to present ‘Champions for Community Education Luncheon’
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will present “Champions for Community Education Luncheon” from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 at the Ventura County Community Foundation. Download Document It’s a fact: people don’t mind scrolling to read an…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers update for Nov. 30
Click here to visit El Centrito Family Learning Centers During this holiday season, El Centrito Family Learning Centers wants to Thank you! We want to thank you for making it possible for our programs to thrive and helping us…
Aug. 23 — El Centrito Family Learning Centers to hold Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will hold an Executive Director Meet & Greet / Open House at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 450 S. K St., Room 111, Oxnard. Learn all about El Centrito Family Learning Centers Programs…
Teresa Segovia announced as new executive director of El Centrito Family Learning Centers
OXNARD — The Board of Directors for El Centrito Family Learning Centers is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Segovia as its Executive Director. Teresa officially joined the organization’s leadership on March 1, 2017. “El Centrito provides extraordinary, high quality…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers unveils updated website
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers unveils a refreshed website that highlights the agency’s mission “to create a multicultural community of excellence by inspiring the children, youth and families of Ventura County to learn, lead and reach their greatest potential.”…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers thank you
Joseph Castañeda Carrera / El Centrito Family Learning Centers Season’s greetings to you and yours! El Centrito Family Learning Centers thank you for believing that every child and every family deserves the opportunity to reach their greatest potential. To donate in support…
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OXNARD — El Concilio Family Services is seeking nominations for 2016 Latino Leadership Awards. The deadline is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 The 27th annual Latino Leadership Awards will recognize individuals and business partnerships that have made significant contributions to…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers selected as Americorps Vista sponsor, currently recruiting Vista members
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers has announced it has been selected to receive up to three full-time AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) members whose efforts will strengthen service delivery and sustainability within El Centrito’s pioneering After School & Summer STEAM (Science, Technology,Engineering, Art & Math) Academy.…
Ventura Harley-Davidson matching funds for El Centrito campaign for after school STEAM academy
OXNARD — Ventura Harley-Davidson has joined El Centrito Family Learning Centers to the organization raise $8,000 during its five-day fundraising campaign to launch its after school STEAM Academy, the organization reported Friday. “Donate now and it will be matched by…
Extraordinary service at El Centrito wins Ventura County mother prestigious volunteer award
OXNARD — Maria Teresa Torres, a parent and volunteer, has received The Carl & Roberta Deutsch Foundation’s prestigious Halo Award for her outstanding service with El Centrito Family Learning Centers, the organization reported this week in a media release. For her work training parents…
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SAN LUIS OBISPO — SLO RISE (Respect, Inspire, Support, Empower) has announced a change in office hours to meet funding cuts and increasing demand, the organization reported in a media release. “This decision was made after much deliberation,” Jennifer Adams,…
Commentary: Día de los Muertos has arrived. Variety of events scheduled for 805 region
By Frank X. Moraga / Amigos805 You can almost feel it. That special time of year when the veil between life and death is at its thinnest. Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead is upon us with a number of…
Ventura Harley-Davidson will match every dollar donated until Friday to El Centrito STEAM Fundraising Challenge
By El Centrito Family Learning Centers OXNARD — Ventura Harley-Davidson gave El Centrito and our families a second chance to meet the $5,000 goal for our 5 Days to Raise campaign. When Ventura Harley-Davidson heard that our final fundraising total fell…
El Centrito launching STEAM Summer Camp program
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers is launching its 2014 STEAM Academy, which offers hands-on learning opportunities that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Mathematics (STEAM). The STEAM Summer Camp will serve 75 students in grades 3 through…
Castañeda appointed as new executive director of El Centrito Family Learning Centers
OXNARD — The Board of Directors of El Centrito Family Learning Centers in Oxnard has announced the appointment of Joseph A. Castañeda as its executive director, the organization reported in a media release. Castañeda will lead the organization’s team in delivering…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers opens new toddler program
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers, in partnership with First 5 Ventura County and the Ocean View School District, opened the new Little Dolphins Early Learning Program on Aug. 28, at the Ocean View Early Education Site (OVEES), creating…
El Centrito Family Learning Centers to present annual ‘Noche de Baile’ fundraiser on March 1
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers will present its annual “Noche de Baile” dinner and dance fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday, March 1 at Casa Lopez, 325 So. A St., Oxnard. Dinner will be served from…
Bilingual report: El Centrito, MICOP to present ‘Piñata Making Workshop’ on Dec. 14
OXNARD — El Centrito Family Learning Centers, in partnership with Mixteco/Indigina Community Organizing Project (MICOP), will host the fifth annual “Piñata Making Workshop” from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday Dec. 14 at El Centrito’s main campus, 450 So. K St. (The…