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Friends of the Center: Angelita Santiago
Angelita Santiago left Puerto Rico at age 17 and settled in North Central Massachusetts after studying nursing in New York. After taking human services courses at Fitchburg State University, she discovered a passion and affinity for teaching children. Angelita used her gifts and language abilities to reach bilingual students and English language learners in Fitchburg
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Bohemian Night
There’s a new addition to the Twin Cities summer calendar: Bohemian Night (Noche Bohemia) is back at the Carter Park gazebo on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Big thanks to our sponsors: Mass Cultural Council, Leominster Cultural Council, Bradley Law Group, WPKZ Radio, Centro Celeste, and StyleFX. Reviving a tradition first presented
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60 Years = Time to Celebrate!
You are invited to join us for the 60th Anniversary Fundraising Gala of the Spanish American Center. This first-time fundraising event will celebrate six decades of service and impact in the Twin Cities and beyond. For 60 years, the Center has supported multicultural communities and promoted health, safety, and connection across the region. This evening
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Community Foundation Awards Landmark Grant
The Spanish American Center recently received a $100,000 grant from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts in support of financial stability services for clients in North Central MA. This grant will strengthen initiatives which build healthy and resilient communities, advancing the Center’s mission to empower Hispanic and Latino individuals and other underserved populations to break
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Important Services
Information & Referrals For Newcomers
Local resources for newly arrived residents, immigrants, refugees, and migrants.
ESOL / Multilingual Learners
Free English classes at the Spanish American Center.
Youth Programs
Learn about and register for our popular after school and summer youth programs.
Domestic Violence
Our advocates can help in situations of domestic and intimate partner violence.
Food Pantry
El Almacén de Comida, serving healthy meals to those in need in our community.
Elders United
Health, medical, dental, housing, legal and other referrals and advocacy for seniors.
New Projects
Central MA Tobacco- and Nicotine-Free Community Partnership: resources to quit nicotine and tobacco.
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TESTIMONALS
17.1%
of Leominster’s population is Hispanic
14.4%
of people in Leominster speak Spanish
43.8%
is the growth rate of people with Hispanic ancestry in the area since 2010
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