El Centro Hispano’s mission is to assist, support, and strengthen Hispanic families; to help them become self- sufficient; and to ease their transition into their new culture while maintaining and enriching their own. El Centro Hispano accomplishes this by offering a variety of programs and by presenting bilingual and cross-cultural activities throughout the year. Here is just a sampling of some of the services offered: Educational programs Health, housing, and employment referrals Immigration referrals Written and oral translation assistance Counseling and advocacy Mentoring and tutorial programs English language classes Technology classes Sponsoring of Girl and Boy Scout troops Scholarships for high school students