On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Centro para Familias Hispanas received accolades from Wake County Child Welfare during the 9th Annual Pastries and Prevention Tea. This event served as a platform to celebrate the commendable efforts of nonprofits across Wake County dedicated to fostering nurturing home environments where children can flourish, shielded from abuse. Gathering nonprofits […]
CONTINUE READINGAnd what a festival it was! On Friday, September 29, 2023, an estimated 575 of our neighbors gathered and celebrated. It was a way for CpFH to say thank you to the community for its support; bringing together people from all walks of life, uniting to commemorate a quarter-century of dedicated service to the Hispanic […]
CONTINUE READINGImmigrants have been, and continue to be, an integral part of the American story. Catholic Charities stands as a symbol of hope and support for those who embark on the challenging journey to a new life in the United States. Through their unwavering commitment to providing top-tier legal services, they embody the spirit of compassion, […]
CONTINUE READINGSaturday, August 12, 2023 was a terrific day to celebrate Centro para Familias Hispanas (CpFH) with the North Carolina Football Club (NCFC). Supporters joined in watching a great soccer match against the Greenville Triumph of South Carolina. Before the match started, Maty Ferrer Hoppmann, Program Director of CpFH delivered the game ball to the field […]
CONTINUE READINGIn July 2023, 54 children had the time of their lives at the Pequeños Gigantes Summer Camp organized by Centro para Familias Hispanas, a program of Catholic Charities. Packed with exciting activities such as karate, art, music, and outdoor playtime, this summer camp left an indelible mark on the children’s lives. The week-long adventure culminated […]
CONTINUE READINGCentro Para Familias Hispanas once again hosted their yearly summer camp Pequeños Gigantes. Children who may not otherwise have had the chance to attend a summer camp were able to spend a week learning and playing with friends. CpFH hopes to continue the program in the future and look to add a second week!
CONTINUE READINGGrowing up as a young girl in Mexico, Maty Ferrer Hoppmann had dreams of becoming a school teacher. Little did she know that she would go on to become a champion for educating her community. In January, Maty began her tenure as President of the Alianza Latina Pro-Educación en Salud (ALPES). Maty’s journey began in […]
CONTINUE READINGRafael Lopez who is originally from San Salvador in Salvador, immigrated to the United States when he was only 19 years old. Like many Salvadorians in the United States, he immigrated to escape the repression and violence associated with the onset of civil war. When Lopez arrived in the United States in 1990, he didn’t […]
CONTINUE READINGFor many people, the holidays are a season filled with good tidings and cheer. But for others, the holidays can be a time of anxiety, unhappiness, and a mix of other emotions when they’re unable to provide gifts for their families. In the spirit of the season, many volunteers and supporters from various Catholic Charities […]
CONTINUE READINGEl Centro para Familias Hispanas was honored to welcome Bishop Rafael Zarama for the final class of The Language is the Key program which teaches parents how to read to their children. The Language is Key is designed to improve the language and reading ability of preschool children. The program does this through also teaching […]
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