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The Latino Center of the Midlands has been actively engaged in education, workforce development and leadership programs throughout its 50-year history. Here is a spotlight on some of the Latino Center of The Midlands’ notable accomplishments throughout the years.
May 12, 2025 – WOWT Channel 6
Omaha’s largest Latino serving organization to get major facelift
March 18, 2025 – Hastings Tribune
$17.5M OneWorld building marks milestone in $235M South and North Omaha state grant program
March 7, 2025 – Midwest Living
These Cool Nonprofits Help Support Cancer Research, Native Artists and Therapy Dog Training
March 5, 2025 – The Gateway
Feb. 11, 2025 – 3 KMTV
Amid fear and nonprofit closure, immigrants need services in Pottawattamie County
Feb. 6, 2025 – Google
New AI features coming to Workspace for Nonprofits
Jan. 27, 2024 – Omaha World Herald
Trump’s immigration policies making Nebraska students anxious; OPS fears attendance decline
Jan. 26, 2024 – Nebraska Examiner
About 130 groups in North and South Omaha to share $235 million in development funds
Jan. 24, 2025 – Omaha World herald
New Omaha school board member elected
2024
Dec. 9, 2024 – KETV7
Health disparities impact Latino and Hispanic communities
Dec. 4, 2024 – University of Nebraska Medical Center
From intent to impact: The Community Wellness Collaborative
July 2, 2024 – KETV7
Latino organizations rally around Crete family injured in Friday shooting
March 7, 2024 – Lobo 97.7 FM – KBBX
Conexión con la comunidad: Latino Center of the Midlands
Jan. 24, 2024 – Lobo 97.7 FM – KBBX
2023
Dec. 8, 2023
Google gives $156,000 to youth programs near its Nebraska data centers
Dec. 6, 2023 – 3 KMTV
New grant from Google provides greater access to technology for South Omaha non-profit
Sep. 29, 2023 – University of Omaha Nebraska
UNO Student Eh-Mo Khaing Receives the 2023 Marian Ivers Community Service Leadership Award
Aug. 3, 2023- University of Nebraska Medical Center
Chancellor Gold visits South Omaha to build connections
Jan. 29, 2023 – Omaha World Herald
Riverfront Luminarium serious about making science accessible for all
2022
Nov. 23, 2022 – Omaha World Herald
Little Shops of Horrors Auditions at LCM
Oct. 2022 – NPM
As Nebraska’s Latino voters grow in power, candidates fight for their support in the second district
Sep. 27, 2022 – WOWT
Omaha nonprofit helps low-income families by planting gardens in their backyards
Sep. 9, 2022 – Common Spirit
Health Care Ladder Opens Career Opportunities to Omaha’s Latino Community
Aug. 18, 2022 – Business Wire
Aug. 16, 2022 – Nebraska Examiner
‘Siembra’ internship plants seeds for budding professionals needed in Nebraska
Aug. 16, 2022 – Telemundo Nebraska
Estudiantes reciben corte de cabello gratis gracias a organizaciones sin fines de lucro
Aug. 16, 2022 – WOWT
Free back-to-school haircuts given at Omaha Latino Center
Aug. 16, 2022 – KMTV
Omaha nonprofit teams up with Latino Center to provide free haircuts to students
Aug. 13, 2022 – KETV7
Aug. 12, 2022 – KETV7
“Never too late”: GED classes open economic doors, help immigrant parents support kids in school
Aug. 8, 2022 – The Reader
For Some Latino Omahans, Solving Health Disparities Starts in the Garden
July 15, 2022 – KETV7
Summer medical program creates access for Latino students
July 10, 2022 – Omaha World Herald
Health care sector in Nebraska works to rebuild, bolster workforce
June 29, 2022 – KETV7
Here are the 55 nonprofits receiving ARPA funds from the city of Omaha
March 31, 2022 – KETV7
Omaha construction company provides workers with ESL course
2021
Dec. 7, 2021 – El Perico
Making space for critical contributors
Dec. 2, 2021 – The Reader
No Shortage of Issues Inside Nebraska’s Tight Labor Market
Nov. 26, 2021 – 6 news
Partnership in Omaha comes at perfect time for medical field needing more professionals
Oct. 21, 2021 – Omaha World Herald
CHI Health, Latino Center of the Midlands to address shortage of healthcare workers
Oct. 21, 2021 – KETV7
Oct. 21, 2021 – Telemundo Nebraska
Latino Center of the Midlands brinda ayuda financiera a estudiantes gracias a CHI Health
Oct. 20, 2021 – 3 KMTV
CHI Health and Latino Center of the Midlands helping students break into healthcare
Oct. 14, 2021 – Mundo Latino
Oct. 09, 2021 – Mundo Latino
Mamogramas en el Latino Center of the Midlands el 23 de Noviembre 9 AM – 3 PM
Oct. 06, 2021 – UNO news center
Jonathan Benjamin-Alvarado Receives Familia y Communidad Award
Sep. 28, 2021 – 3 KMTV
Latino Center of the Midlands receives $15,000 grant from Tyson Foods
August 22, 2021 – El Perico
Tackling Omaha’s Language Barriers
August 26, 2021 – 3 KMTV
Nebraska Hispanic Chamber of Commerce holds Friday meeting
2020
Sep. 21, 2020 – 3 News Omaha
Latino Center of the Midlands’ Destino Dinner will be virtual
Sep. 03, 2020 – Mundo Latino
Destino Dinner, un evento de recaudación de fondos del Latino Center of the Midlands
August 17, 2020 – 3 KMTV
Siembra Nebraska program provides free healthy food for community
July 15, 2020 – Omaha World Herald
Fresh produce, health products, soccer balls: Latino Center of the Midlands helps Omaha neighbors
July 15, 2020 – Mundo Latino
Latino Center of the Midlands realizará distribución de suministros via móvil
July 14, 2020 – Omaha World Herald
Coronavirus took his father’s life. State Sen. Tony Vargas shares his pain to help others
July 14, 2020 – Nebraska Public Media
Latino Center Distributes Hundreds of Masks, Hygiene Kits in South Omaha
July 13, 2020 – KMTV
Latino Center of the Midlands reopens
April 20, 2020
ROUND TABLE: Omaha non-profits see influx of people ‘newly in need’
April 13, 2020 – 3 News Omaha
The Big Garden grows healthy food, helps kids and communities grow
March 2, 2020 – Telemundo Nebraska
Centro Latino de Midlands ayuda a jóvenes a prepararse para su futuro
Feb. 29, 2020 – Omaha World Herald
Latino Center of the Midlands launches its own internship, summer jobs program
2019
Dec. 20, 2019 – Mundo Latino
Latino Center of the Midlands, la oportunidad educativa al éxito que tanto ha buscado
Oct. 16, 2019 – Omaha World Herald
Under new leadership, Latino Center of the Midlands hopes to build on its success
Sep. 10, 2019 – Telemundo Nebraska
Policía de Omaha e inmigrantes
Aug. 21, 2019 – Telemundo NE
Relación entre ICE y policía local de Omaha
2017
Feb. 4, 2017 – Mundo Latino
Ceremonia de graduación en Lincoln seis estudiantes se graduan de GED
Feb. 20, 2017 – 6 news
Fear drives Omaha Latino community to action to protect families, children
March 12, 2017 – Mundo Latino
March 25, 2017 – Mundo Latino
April 15, 2017 – Telemundo Nebraska
2016
Oct. 13, 2016 – Mundo Latino
July 21, 2016 – Mundo Latino
Estudiantes de LCM celebran graduación de GED y ceremonia de reconocimiento
July 18, 2016 – 3 KMTV
Latino Center of the Midlands awarded grant to help families, individuals
April 2, 2016 – Mundo Latino
Feb. 13, 2016 – Telemundo Nebraska
Salvador Hernandez deja enseñanzas valiosas y habilidades de vida a seguir para juventud local
2014
Aug. 3, 2014 – Omaha World Herald
Helping agencies in Omaha and surroundings communities