Scroll through these archival images, presented at the 2026 60th Anniversary Fundraising Gala, to witness highlights from the story of the Spanish American Center from its very beginning as a Latino information & referral network to the present-day wraparound social service agency still focused on empowering the Hispanic and Latino population, and open to all
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The mini documentary 60 Years of Community: the Story of SAC was written, produced, directed, and filmed by Charlie Lemire, Xander Despres, Vladimir Maruska, and Liv Trottier with technical assistance from Tonia Magras (Hull Bay Productions). Thank you to our interviewees, in order of appearance: Neddy Latimer, Edwin Colón, Migdalia Vélez, Leona Whetzel, George Rodriguez, Monica Montes, Eladia Romero-Rodriguez, and
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Did you know that the Spanish American Center has 2 separate initiatives to fight domestic and intimate partner violence in our communities? Community-Based Domestic Violence (DV) Program The Community-Based Domestic Violence (DV) Program is staffed with bilingual or multilingual advocates who provide direct services to people experiencing domestic violence. This includes building a safety plan
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On October 3, 2026, you brought the elegance, the culture, the style, the passion, the support & the love! Together we celebrated 60 years of history and community impact. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our sponsors, speakers, artists, musicians, awardees, and attendees: all who served, emceed, volunteered, spread the word, cooked,
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