Centro Hispano "Cuzcatlan"
Agency Name/Address:
CENTRO HISPANO “CUZCATLAN”
148-14 Hillside Ave
Jamaica, NY 11435
chcuzca@aol.com
Agency Contact Name:
Eduardo Barahona
Phone Number: 718.298.5083
Nature and Purpose of Agency:
Numerous different community outreach programs available.
Tasks Available for Students:
The following Programs are available for volunteer work:
- Immigration (C.C.I.)
Applications for residency, etc., movements, Letter writing
campaigns
Campaigns; advocacy, press conferences
Orient clients to immigration programs, rights, laws, etc. - Living situations (United Tenant Coalition-UTC)
Services provided; DHCR, letter writing, legal issues
Campaigns; rent regulations
Orient clients regarding rent issues - Rufus King Park (A.V.P.R.K.)
Maintenance of park facilities, community events
Campaigns - Employment
Worker’s rights, references, compensation, job security
Provide campaign support - Education of Social Issues
Explanation of how government systems work in the United
States
Government agencies and organizations
Maintain our Hispanic culture: provide workshops to develop
organizations and leadership qualities - Training Sessions
Community organization
Workshops: planning, coordination, public relations,
etc.
English classes, computer classes
Seminars; taxes, worker’s rights, civil rights, etc.
Student Awareness/Special
Instructions:
No special instructions required.
Agency Directions:
Contact agency directly.