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In Honor of Pastora San Juan Cafferty
1941-2013
One of our dearest friends and colleagues Pastora San Juan Cafferty passed away April 16th, 2013. Ms. Cafferty was a mentor to many influential corporate leaders, non-for-profit leaders, and educators throughout Chicagoland and abroad. Ms. Cafferty was our largest individual donor to the endowment fund and her family was a great support to our Adult Wellness Center. Pastora was a respected Social Service Administration professor at the University of Chicago for 34 years, holding a master’s and doctorate in American Literary and Cultural History from George Washington University. Colleagues would describe Pastora as fearless in the face of obstacles, and deeply devoted to the needs of others. She has left an immense mark on both face of history as well as in our hearts.
"Mrs. Cafferty was especially interested in services for seniors and was a major contributor to the organization's endowment fund...she was a contributor to Casa Central who believed in our mission and was a strong supporter", said Ann Alvarez, for whom Mrs. Cafferty was a friend and mentor.
2012 HighlightsParent Awareness Video Scholarship Fund Video
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"Week of Hope/ Semana de la Esperanza"
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Donate Here!!! Designate "Week of Hope"
2013 VPI Art Exposition in Lawndale News
2013 VPI Art Exposition in La Raza
2011 Casa Central Annual Award Dinner
CNA Training Program on Noticias Univision 66
Ann Alvarez & Week of Hope on "Adelante Chicago"
CNA Training Program Receives Award
Teen Program on Noticiero Telemundo 44
Ann Alvarez on "Lideres en Accion"
Violence Prevention Program on Ch. 66
See Mayor's Speech at Annual Dinner
CSC/Head Start on Univision 66
La Posada Featured on ABC7 - The Family/The Success Story
Ann Alvarez on ABC7 - "Chicagoing"
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Our Programs
- Children and Youth
Inspiring life-long learning for children and youth
- Individuals and Families
Providing Safety and fostering self-reliance for individuals and families
- Seniors
Promoting active, healthy lifestyles for seniors






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