Centro de la Communidad
Title
Centro de la Communidad
Subject
Community, Education
Description
In 1974, the two organizations SACO (Spanish-American Cultural Organization) and Nuestra Casa, which both provided social services to the Hispanic/Latinx population of New London merged to form Centro de la Comunidad, an organization which works towards the “empowerment of Hispanics” through educational programs such as ESL, G.E.D and, Spanish classes, a Certified Nurse’s Aide Training course, a Job Readiness program, Social Services & Case Management, and other community services.
Creator
Marian Hancock-Cerutti
Contributor
Marian Hancock-Cerutti
Collection Items
Exterior photo of Centro de la Communidad
Color photo of present day Exterior photo of Centro de la Communidad
Ohev Sholem Synagogue
The building in which Centro de la Comunidad is located was once Ohev Sholem Synagogue, which was built in the 1920s.
Joseline Garcia, left, helps Mariana Ibarra lead a “Strong by Zumba” class at Centro de la Comunidad
