El Centro de la Raza’s Business Opportunity Center (BOC) kicked off the year with a successful Small Business State and City Resources workshop, welcoming over 40 entrepreneurs and their families. In collaboration with the Seattle Office of Economic Development, WA State Department of Labor & Industries, WA State Department of Revenue, and The Seattle Public Library, this event provided essential tools to help businesses thrive—reinforcing our mission to create economic opportunities for underrepresented communities.
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our El Centro de la Raza team participated in a day of community dialogue, workshops, a rally, and a march for justice from Garfield High School to City Hall. We are deeply grateful to The Seattle MLK Jr. Coalition for organizing this impactful event.
On January 27, 2025, Governor Bob Ferguson announced the creation of a Family Separation Rapid Response Team to support families targeted for deportation under the Trump administration. This team, operating within the Department of Children, Youth and Families, will provide critical assistance to children whose parents are detained, ensuring they have continued access to care and education. Read more about this important initiative here: Seattle Times Article.
Financial Empowerment in Action: Our recent Homebuyer Education & Foreclosure Prevention Class certified 23 participants, including 17 Spanish-speaking and 6 English-speaking attendees. Sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission, this five-hour class equips future homeowners with the knowledge to build financial security.
