El Centro Hispano, formally known as Hispanic Community Services, Inc., is a nonprofit organization based in Jonesboro, Arkansas that works to improve the quality of life for Hispanic families across Northeast Arkansas. Founded in 1997, the organization provides social, legal, educational, health, cultural, and civic engagement services, including citizenship and English classes, youth programs, translation assistance, job referrals, and community navigation. Its mission is to connect Hispanic and immigrant residents to community resources, promote self-sufficiency, and foster leadership and civic participation.
Immigrant integration and services, access to healthcare and social services, workforce development, adult education and English language learning, citizenship and civic participation, language access, and community health equity.
Primarily supported through charitable donations, grants, and foundation funding, including support from United Way of Arkansas, local foundations, municipal assistance, and private philanthropic contributions.
United Way of Arkansas, City of Jonesboro, Craighead County Community Foundation, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation.
Non-profit organization (501(c)(3))
