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El Centro Hispano is extremely fortunate to have cultivated relationships with many agencies and organizations throughout Durham County, the Triangle and the state of North Carolina. Many of these agencies and organizations partner with El Centro Hispano on various projects and programs, while others offer services and support to the Latino community. Other Resources Located at El Centro Hispano Durham County Public Schools and English as a Second Language Program Durham County Public Schools operates its English as a Second Language (ESL) registration program from the offices of El Centro Hispano. Parents of students who do not speak English as their first language can register their children for school. For more information call 560-2137 or 560-2510 or visit their website: www.dpscnc.net Durham Police Department, HOIST The Durham City Police have opened an office located at 201 W. Main Street on the 1st floor, in the same building as El Centro Hispano. HOIST (Hispanic Victims Assistance Unit) operates Monday through Friday with bilingual officers available to talk to community members, take reports, and provide general assistance to the public. Call 560-4951for more information. The HISPAmericano Institute In collaboration with El Centro Hispano, a Spanish Learning Program has been developed aiming to improve communication between the Spanish speaking population and the English speaking population. In 2003, the HispAmericano Institute began offering Spanish classes to small groups of people at El Centro Hispano in Durham, North Carolina. Since then, they have created additional specialized programs to compliment the general Spanish curriculum. In addition, the HisAmericano Institute has also begun to offer customized classes to local organizations and agencies in Durham, including Duke University Medical Center and Durham Regional Hospital. Programs are designed to build communication and pronunciation skills rather than writing skills. To achieve this, the HispAmericano Institute teaches Spanish based on the following principles: Ö Learning groups can have no more than 10 participants. Ö Teachers are native Spanish speaking. Ö Classes emphasize pronunciation and conversational skills. Ö There is the absolute minimum of English utilized during class time. Students are encouraged not to translate in their own language. Classes are offered from beginner (levels 1,2,3, and 4) to advanced. Each level lasts 8 or 12 weeks, depending on the particular program. The prices for classes are very attractive and competitive within the market. In addition, promotions and incentives are offered throughout the year. For more information, please call: (919) 680-3333. The Latino Community Credit Union (LCCU) is a community-based and member-owned nonprofit financial institution that provides protection of financial assets, access to loans, financial independence and financial education. Based in North Carolina, LCCU is the first fully bilingual financial institution in the state. Since its members own the credit union, each deposit in LCCU is an investment in the community. LCCU has locations in: Durham, Raleigh, Fayetteville, Greensboro with more opening each year. For more information, go to: www.cooperativalatina.org or call (919) 530-8800 in Durham. Resources in and around Durham County
Carolina
ACCESS / LATCH
Catholic
Social Ministries
Child Care
Services Association
Department of
Social Services:
Duke
University Medical Center, DART Center
Durham CAN
Durham County
Health Department
Durham County
Public Library
Durham Crisis
Response
Durham
Technical Community College
Early
Intervention Clinic of Lincoln Community Health Center
El Pueblo, Inc
Good Work,
Inc.
Legal AID of
North Carolina
Lincoln
Community Health Center
North Carolina
Latino Coalition
Planned
Parenthood of Central North Carolina
Salvation
Army:
Self-Help
Credit Union
Urban
Ministries of Durham
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