May 2006

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FYI: Organizations Serving Hispanics in Adams County
by Bob Appleton

A recent front page headline of the Gettysburg Times said “Fear, Hurt Remain a Week After Raid on Illegals.” The accompanying article referred to the arrest of 36 Mexican men at Pallet Outlet in Biglerville. This incident, along with the nationwide debate over immigration, reveals the plight of these men and their families in Adams County and the United States. In Adams County there are more than a few organizations that are dedicated to the welfare of this significant population. This article and the one to follow in the next newsletter will review many of these groups.

Adams County Literacy Council (34 Foth Alley, Gettyburg, PA 17325) provides educational services including English as a second language, testing and evaluation and tutoring in various subjects. Contact Megan Weikel at 717-334-3065.

The Center/ El Centro (137 South Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325) is a nonprofit community center serving school-age children with after school and summer programs. El Centro strives to maintain a close and nurturing relationship with the child and his or her family. Contact Axa Jones at 717-337-9059.

Generacion Diez (355 Buford Ave., Gettysburg, PA 17325) provides services to at risk students in four center located in Adams County. The programs seek to improve school readiness, decrease child abuse and neglect and improve access to social services for the county’s migrant and immigrant populations. Contact Amelia Contreras at 717-339-0570 Ext. 106.

Manos Unidas (19 West High St., Gettysburg, PA 17325) is a recent addition to the groups in the area that are providing information and support services to the Latino community. Manos Unidas is supported by the Latino Services Task Force, an affiliate of Healthy Adams County. Contact Amelia Contreras at 717-339-0570 Ext 106.

Rural Opportunities, Inc., Migrant Head Start Child and Family Development Program (PO Box 66, 2150 Carlisle Road, Aspers, PA 17304) has announced its summer/fall program to serve the young children of migrant farm workers in Adams County. The program will run from August 1 to sometime in November. ROI is seeking partnerships with other service organizations in the area to meet the needs of these children who are from six weeks to five years old. Contact Diane James at 717-677-9181.

All of these organizations welcome volunteers.

To be continued in next newsletter.

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