El Centro de la Raza

Mt. Baker Redevelopment
Community Meeting

Community members are invited to join us for an evening of project updates, conversation, and engagement regarding the future of the Mt. Baker Redevelopment.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Allen Family Center Community Room
3190 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S
Seattle, WA

Dinner will be provided, and in-language interpretation services will be available.

We welcome neighbors, stakeholders, and community members to learn more about the project and participate in shaping the future of this important community investment.

Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVlwF7168jeJBNmUD0Anu9yIIJJweVvoDQdh9Igy_CZDvRVg/viewform

Spring Into Wellness Benefits Fair 2026

At El Centro de la Raza, caring for our staff is part of how we live our values. Our Human Resources team recently hosted the Spring Into Wellness Benefits Fair at our Centilia Cultural Center, creating space for employees to connect with benefits providers, explore resources, and feel supported—not just at work, but in every aspect of their lives.

From healthcare to financial wellness and community-based services, this event reflects our commitment to access, understanding, and building a workplace rooted in the Beloved Community. We’re proud to invest in our people—and we’re always looking for others who share that commitment.

Interested in joining our team? Visit our employment opportunities page to explore current open positions.

Visit www.elcentrodelaraza.org, click on About Us Tab > Employment Opportunities

Event Date: April 23, 2026

Our 19th annual Cinco de Mayo celebration brought Plaza Roberto Maestas in the Beacon Hill neighborhood to life—filled with community joy, laughter, vibrant performances, and delicious cultural food.

To our neighbors, families, and allies: thank you.

What makes this event so special goes far beyond the music and dancing. It’s the community behind it—the families, neighbors, vendors, and supporters who show up, stand together, and keep these traditions alive. Your presence is what makes this meaningful.

As our Executive Director, Estela Ortega, shared from the main stage:
“Your presence is powerful. At a time when outside forces try to divide us, you showing up is an act of resistance.”

"Cinco de Mayo is more than a holiday. It is solidarity. It is a reminder that unity among our communities is essential. When we come together and truly know one another, we build the alliances needed to fight for justice for all."

Your energy keeps this movement alive. Thank you for showing up with pride and reminding us that our collective joy is our greatest strength. We are honored to walk this path alongside you.

As we continue to support local creatives in The City of Seattle, we thank young professional Guillermo Gallareta Olivares () for volunteering his time as a photographer and helping capture the spirit of this celebration.

La lucha sigue, y la cultura vive.
Gracias por celebrar con nosotros.

Saturday, May 2, 2026. El Centro de la Raza—The Center for People of All Races