COMMUNITY
NEWS & EVENTS
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2026
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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Celebrating in Style: 60 Years of Community
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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2026 Block Party!
This year’s edition of the Block Party was an end-of-summer smash hit. Special thanks to: Leominster Cultural Council and the town of Leominster, Elianna Rodriguez, United Way of Central and North Central MA, Project Bread,and raffle sponsors Beauty Design, DB Beauty Bar, Redemption Nails, Dominican Nails Art, Applebee’s Restaurant, GazBar, Great Wolf Lodge, and La
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Summer Means Summer Eats!
Summer Eats sites are coming soon to a neighborhood near you! From June 29 – August 7, 2026, 9:00AM – 1:00PM, visit the Spanish American Center’s sites for food and fun activities for kids and teens up to age 18. Check this link for more info throughout the state of Massachusetts! Sites include: Spanish American Center 112
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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.
PARENTS
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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