El Centro de la Raza

Mt. Baker Redevelopment
Community Meeting

Community members are invited to join us for an evening of project updates, conversation, and engagement regarding the future of the Mt. Baker Redevelopment.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Allen Family Center Community Room
3190 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S
Seattle, WA

Dinner will be provided, and in-language interpretation services will be available.

We welcome neighbors, stakeholders, and community members to learn more about the project and participate in shaping the future of this important community investment.

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF7168jeJBNmUD0Anu9yIIJJweVvoDQdh9Igy_CZDvRVg/viewform

🌟 Grand Opening Alert at Plaza Roberto Maestas 🌟

Join us as we welcome ELOS FOOD, the newest food cart at Plaza Roberto Maestas, serving up delicious Venezuelan cuisine all summer long! 🇻🇪🔥

As part of El Centro de la Raza’s Business Opportunity Center's Food Incubator Program, ELOS FOOD represents the power of supporting local entrepreneurs, culture, and community through small business ownership.

🗓️ Thursday, May 28th
⏰ 12:00 PM
🚉 Just steps away from Beacon Hill Station
📍 Plaza Roberto Maestas, 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle, WA 98144

Come celebrate the grand opening, meet the team behind ELOS FOOD, and enjoy authentic Venezuelan flavors right in the heart of Beacon Hill.

Support local. Eat local. Build community. ❤️

🚨 Big news for South King County 🚨

A powerful new partnership between Comcast and El Centro de la Raza is creating more access, opportunity, and connection for families in Federal Way.

Together, we’ve launched a new Lift Zone — a community space designed to support students, families, entrepreneurs, and job seekers with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital world.

With a $350,000 investment, this new hub offers:

✨ Free high-speed WiFi
✨ Digital Navigators for 1:1 tech support
✨ Public workstations + community resources
✨ Tech-enabled spaces for youth and families
✨ Hybrid workshops for digital skills, workforce development, and small business growth

The launch brought together community leaders including Mayor Jim Ferrell of the City of Federal Way, Consulado de México en Seattle, Victor Hugo Lopez Ortego, Estela Ortega of El Centro de la Raza, Carl Gipson of Comcast, and Victor Cerdaneta of El Centro de la Raza’s Business Opportunity Center— all united around a shared commitment to digital equity and opportunity for South King County families.

This is what’s possible when community, corporate, and civic partners come together with purpose. 💻🌎

Para todos en el Condado de King: El HealthierHere Community Hub es para todas las personas en el Condado de King—sin importar su seguro médico, ingresos, estatus migratorio o situación de vivienda. El Centro de la Raza está aquí para guiarte en el primer paso. Contacta a nuestros navegadores: [email protected] | 1-206-957-4634.

For Everyone in King County: The HealthierHere Community Hub is for everyone in King County—regardless of insurance, income, immigration status, or housing situation. El Centro de la Raza is here to guide you through the first step. Contact our navigators: [email protected] | 1-206-957-4634.

Spring Into Wellness Benefits Fair 2026

At El Centro de la Raza, caring for our staff is part of how we live our values. Our Human Resources team recently hosted the Spring Into Wellness Benefits Fair at our Centilia Cultural Center, creating space for employees to connect with benefits providers, explore resources, and feel supported—not just at work, but in every aspect of their lives.

From healthcare to financial wellness and community-based services, this event reflects our commitment to access, understanding, and building a workplace rooted in the Beloved Community. We’re proud to invest in our people—and we’re always looking for others who share that commitment.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our employment opportunities page to explore current open positions.

Visit www.elcentrodelaraza.org, click on About Us Tab > Employment Opportunities

Event Date: April 23, 2026

On May 5, 2026 — Teacher Appreciation Day — we came together across our José Martí Child Development Centers to honor the educators who show up every day with care, intention, and deep commitment to our children and community.

At El Centro de la Raza, this moment of recognition is grounded in our values—social justice, education, and building the Beloved Community. Our teachers are more than educators; they are advocates, mentors, and culture bearers shaping the next generation with dignity and respect.

Throughout National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8), gratitude showed up in many ways—from heartfelt notes to acts of classroom support and community recognition—each one a reflection of the impact our educators make every single day.

Join us in celebrating and uplifting our teachers.

⚽🎉 FIFA World Cup Festival & Watch Party at El Centro de la Raza 🎉⚽

Join us for a day of culture, fútbol, and family fun in the heart of Beacon Hill.

Bring the kids. Bring the whole family. This is your World Cup celebration.

📅 June 27, 2026 | 12–5 PM
📍 Plaza Roberto Maestas, 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle, WA 98144
🎟️ FREE admission

✨ What to expect:
▪️Live World Cup matches on the big screen
▪️Music and cultural performances
▪️Youth activities
▪️Food vendors
▪️Pop-up mercado

📺 Game Times:
2:00 PM – Panama vs. England
4:30 PM – Colombia vs. Portugal

🔥 Celebrate culture, community, and the World Cup—together. This event is supported by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture ()

Our 19th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration brought Plaza Roberto Maestas in the Beacon Hill neighborhood to life—filled with community joy, laughter, vibrant performances, and delicious cultural food.

To our neighbors, families, and allies: thank you.

What makes this event so special goes far beyond the music and dancing. It’s the community behind it—the families, neighbors, vendors, and supporters who show up, stand together, and keep these traditions alive. Your presence is what makes this meaningful.

As our Executive Director, Estela Ortega, shared from the main stage:
“Your presence is powerful. At a time when outside forces try to divide us, you showing up is an act of resistance.”

"Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday. It is solidarity. It is a reminder that unity among our communities is essential. When we come together and truly know one another, we build the alliances needed to fight for justice for all."

Your energy keeps this movement alive. Thank you for showing up with pride and reminding us that our collective joy is our greatest strength. We are honored to walk this path alongside you.

As we continue to support local creatives in The City of Seattle, we thank young professional Guillermo Gallareta Olivares () for volunteering his time as a photographer and helping capture the spirit of this celebration.

La lucha sigue, y la cultura vive.
Gracias por celebrar con nosotros.

Saturday, May 2, 2026. El Centro de la Raza—The Center for People of All Races