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DocuSign Envelope ID:95736998-6EDA-43E6-B687-C1 F04EF89D27 <br /> Arts Program Application Narrative <br /> About the Organization <br /> El Centro Hispano, Inc (ECH) is the largest Latino-led/Latino-serving organization in the State <br /> and has been working with and on behalf of the Hispanic/Latino community in Durham, Orange, <br /> and neighboring counties since 1992 in an effort to provide representation, foster cross-cultural <br /> understanding, link individuals and families to area resources/leaders, and to build community <br /> capacity for inclusion, integration, and engagement. <br /> The organization has two offices; one in the City of Durham,Durham County and the other in <br /> the Town of Carrboro, Orange County. <br /> Its mission is to strengthen the community,build bridges, and serve as advocates for equity and <br /> inclusion of Hispanics/Latinos in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Its priority areas are <br /> education, community support services, economic development, and community engagement and <br /> advocacy. A key value and theme that transcends across program and service areas is that of <br /> building awareness and understanding of LatinAmerican culture and affirming that identity for <br /> children,youth, and newcomers. We achieve this by infusing culture into all we do and hosting <br /> events that allow for cross-cultural interaction and exploration. <br /> Programs and Services <br /> To achieve our mission and purposes our programs and services focus on many interventions <br /> focused to expand socio-economic opportunities and facilitate the process of inclusion and <br /> integration in the general community. <br /> • School Readiness and Parent Education Initiative <br /> • Adult Education and Literacy Program <br /> • Community Support Services <br /> • Immigrant Legal Assistance <br /> • Center for Employment and Leadership <br /> • Youth Leaders in Action <br /> • LGBT Community Programs <br /> To foster understanding, inclusion, identity, and integration, each year the organization hosts two <br /> community-wide events and 3-4 smaller community workshops/gathering where culture and <br /> artistic talent/art forms are highlighted. These are... <br /> • Latin-American Festival <br /> • La Fiesta de Salud <br /> • Cenas Culturales <br /> A Gala is also held each year where artistic talent is presented and community leaders are <br /> recognized for their efforts to support and include Latinos in the Triangle <br />