El CENTRO is a grassroots, Latino immigrant-led organization based in Central New Mexico that works with Latino immigrant communities and allies to defend, strengthen, and advance the rights of our community.
For a list of community resources during COVID-19 visit the following link created by Encuentro NM: https://bit.ly/2UGUPrI
Emergency Mortgage Assistance Fund: Help for families that do not qualify for unemployment or government assistance
Department of Workforce Solutions Fact Sheet: COVID-19
Know your rights during this state of emergency! Our friends at the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty Want you to know these 5 things about your rights during COVID-19:
The public charge rule went into effect on February 24, 2020! Here are some important facts about this rule:
Your Participation in the 2020 Census is essential for the good of our families!
Know your rights if you are an employer who has received a (No-Match Letter) from the Social Security Administration office or if you are an employee and your employer has received this letter.
Sign Up Here to Request Our Civil Rights Workshop
Now more than ever, El CENTRO finds the inherent value of our communities becoming a collective, conscious, free and powerful force dedicated to the promotion of human rights. We seek to empower communities through interactive know-your-rights workshops. The objective is to provide essential tools for different communities to defend their civil rights, hold law enforcement/ICE accountable and fight against the criminalization of our communities. Some of the tools involve but are not restricted to:
*information about your rights with law enforcement and federal immigration agents
*dialogue about how we are fighting back and organizing against deportation/enforcement programs;
*emergency family plans
DOWNLOAD OUR TOOLKIT TO KNOW HOW WE CAN PROTECT OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
El CENTRO has prepared the following toolkit in collaboration with other organizations across the state and that nation. This toolkit package includes know-your-rights information, family emergency plan form, power of attorney, and “rights cards.” Now more than ever, it is important to KNOW YOUR RIGHTS in order to continue protecting our families and communities.
Know the facts about New Mexico’s Two-Tiered Driver License System & New Changes Taking Place in 2019:
ATTENTION employers and workers: How to prepare for I-9 inspections with ICE if ICE comes to your job.
Click here to read the toolkit for employers and employees put together by the National Employment Law Project and the National Immigration Law Center on how to prepare for I-9 inspections and if ICE arrives at your work.
IMPORTANT: Visit These Resources to Keep Up with the Latest DACA News
Please, refer to the following link for resources and information in New Mexico: http://nmilc.org/daca.
Also! check this document that explains your rights and next possible steps if you were elegible for DACA or a DACA beneficiary.
NATIONAL RESOURCES POST-DACA
Click here to learn about options for beneficiaries of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
Our Accomplishments
El CENTRO’s members have organized tirelessly since our inception to improve the lives of low-wage workers and families in New Mexico. Some examples of our victories include:
- El CENTRO has worked to mitigate the impact of the broken immigration system by successfully passing policies to ensure that local law enforcement does not overstep its authority and enforce federal immigration laws.
- As a key partner in the NM Minimum Wage Coalition, we have worked to raise the minimum wage at the state level as well as in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
- El CENTRO has been at the the forefront of campaigns in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to fight back against immigration enforcement programs and protect our communities. We drastically lowered the number of deportations in Albuquerque by working to modify policies at the Metropolitan Detention Center to minimize entanglement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Learn more about our accomplishments
Although we are proud of our accomplishments, together we can so much more! Donate today and become a member to continue to build upon our proud legacy of passing model policies and integrating immigrants into the mainstream.
Upcoming Events
Orientaciones de Derechos Laborales
Date: Dec 03, 2020
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: El Centro
Asiste a este taller gratis si tu crees haber sido víctima de robo de salario y/o discriminación y quieres aprender sobre tus derechos y opciones. Haz click aquí para ver el volante. Llama al (505) 246-1627 para reservar tu asiento.
Orientaciones de Derechos Laborales
Date: Dec 17, 2020
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: El Centro
Asiste a este taller gratis si tu crees haber sido víctima de robo de salario y/o discriminación y quieres aprender sobre tus derechos y opciones. Haz click aquí para ver el volante. Llama al (505) 246-1627 para reservar tu asiento.
Orientaciones de Derechos Laborales
Date: Dec 31, 2020
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: El Centro
Asiste a este taller gratis si tu crees haber sido víctima de robo de salario y/o discriminación y quieres aprender sobre tus derechos y opciones. Haz click aquí para ver el volante. Llama al (505) 246-1627 para reservar tu asiento.
Contact Us
El CENTRO de Igualdad y Derechos
714 4th St SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
information_elcentro@yahoo.com
505.246.1627
