Four Amigos – Beloved Community: Construction Completed
The Walsh Construction Co. team has officially completed work at our Four Amigos – Beloved Community mixed-use, affordable housing development in Columbia City Four Amigos – Beloved Community mixed-use, affordable housing development in Columbia City neighborhood.
This six-story, U-shaped building will significantly benefit the south Seattle community by providing 87 affordable family-size homes, affordable bilingual childcare services provided by El Centro de la Raza and a new 2,600 square-foot home for the Church of Hope. The building’s design embodies El Centro de la Raza’s vision to address the needs of the families they support, featuring a central outdoor play area, efficient space utilization, and elements representing the Afro-Latinx community through vibrant colors, hand-painted tile murals, and sculptures.
Las Posadas & Christmas Market:
The children and teachers of the José Martí Child Development Center led a heartwarming Las Posadas celebration, filling the season with joy and community spirit.
From live music and the dazzling tree lighting to a beautiful nativity scene and bustling Christmas market, the event was a true holiday delight. Guests savored hot chocolate and pan dulce while finding unique gifts, and of course, Santa’s special visit brought smiles to all!
Thank you to everyone who joined us—together, we made this celebration truly unforgettable. ¡Feliz Navidad!
El Centro de la Raza Christmas Party
Our Christmas Party was a wonderful celebration of camaraderie, gratitude, and holiday cheer! A special highlight of the evening was the enthusiasm and support shown by everyone as we honored this year’s award recipients:
Thank you to our amazing team for making this event so memorable. Together, we closed out the year with warmth, laughter, and unity. Here’s to an even brighter 2025!
Executive Director’s Award of the Year: Anica Enriquez, Special Events & Stewardship Manager
Spirit Award: Estella, Receptionist
Financial Empowerment: First-time Homebuyer Education and Foreclosure Prevention Education Seminar
Our recent bilingual First-Time Homebuyer Seminar was a tremendous success! In collaboration with Farida Cuevas (Realtor), the Washington Housing Finance Commission, and Karen Johnson (Mortgage Lender), 11 participants completed their education requirements, gaining eligibility for WSHFC Homebuyer Programs.
This seminar, held entirely in Spanish, equipped attendees with critical tools for achieving financial self-sufficiency:
- A comprehensive overview of the homebuying process.
- Key insights into home loans and foreclosure prevention.
- Information on down payment assistance and ITIN loans.
Each participant received a 2-year certificate, meeting WSHFC program prerequisites and taking a significant step toward homeownership. Through this empowering program, we’re building pathways to stability and community growth.
El Centro Skate Rink: Winter Classes
Artistic Skating Winter Classes led by Coach Linda Sewell are in full swing at El Centro Skate Rink. Launched in October 2024, the rink class programing introduced an arrage of classes for all lelvels of skaters. These classes include: Artistic Groove Class & Groove Skate Social, Artistic Dance Class & Social Skate. Artistic Skills Class. Stroller Skating & Skater Tots. Buy your Class Passes at Artistic Skating or visit El Centro Skate Rink for additional rink information.
