Home


Family & Community

Family and community are central parts of the Hispanic paradigm. Through its programs geared towards nurturing, maintaining and empowering "nuestras familias", Casa Central ensures that those who need help to keep their families together and their communities empowered, have access to qualified social workers, trainers, and facilities that help them take the next step in their development.



Real Stories from Real People

Maria finds a helping hand at La Posada

On a rainy November morning in 1999, Maria arrived at La Posada, Casa Central's transitional housing program for homeless familes, scared but hopeful. Three months before, she had finally gathered the courage to leave her abusive husband in Colombia and begin a new life for her and her three children in Chicago.

At first the family stayed with friends, but after a short time they were asked to leave. Having little money and no place else to turn to, Maria arrived at Casa Central.


Read Maria's Story

Copyright © 2007 [Casa Central]. All rights reserved.