Community Outreach & Events
Community Engagement Team
Veronica Mascorro
Wondering about the different Nutrition resources in the area? Veronica can help direct you to the right place. Our promotora coordinates Comprando Rico y Sano, Food Distribution, plans our annual Latinx Health Fair, and more! Interested in partnering or have any questions? Contact Veronica for more information!
Alejandro Esterline
Curious on when and where you can be vaccinated? Alejandro can help answer your questions! Alejandro coordinates our monthly vaccine clinics and works closely with different organizations to ensure there is an easy and free access to vaccines across the community. Contact Alejandro for any general questions you may have
Programming
Comprando Rico y Sano
Join us for talks on healthy lifestyles, meal planning, cooking and more!
Win a $20 gift card and a chance to win other prizes for attending 3 sessions.
Questions? No pre-registration is required.
Veronica: (616) 279-2890
Vaccination Clinic
Join us for the vaccination clinic to have your vaccine against COVID-19, Influenza and Monkey pox at the Hispanic Center of West Michigan.
NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED 
Questions call Alejandro Immunization Coordinator at 616.246.0936
COVID-19 Charlas
Have a question about Covid-19 or want to learn more about the Covid-19 vaccine? Join us for our informative talk about COVID-19.
Questions? Or to register call Zandra (616) 279-2891
Computer Classes
Want to improve your computer skills? The Hispanic Center is offering an 8-week course to learn basic computer skills including:
Learning Google Email
Google Calendar
Google Documents
Creating Resumes
Typing
For more information, contact Luis at 616.246.0567 or lquerales@hispanic-center.org
Upcoming Events
Food Distribution
Join us on April 30th, 2023 for food distribution at the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan.
TIME: 4PM-6PM
ADDRESS: 1204 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI
****Please have trunks open and do NOT block driveways.
Questions? 616.742.0200
Want to volunteer sign up here: Volunteer Link
Hispanic Festival
Come join us this August 4-6 at the Calder Plaza and celebrate with us the Latinx culture, amazing food, and wonderful music. The Hispanic Festival is the perfect place to spend your summer weekend with family and friends!
Past Events
Dia De Los Ninos
Latinx Health & Resource Fair
Interested in Hosting an Event at the Center?
Our Cesar E. Chavez room is open for non-profit and for profit organizations to host events. We cannot host fundraising, political, or commercial use events, or private parties.
Filling out this form does not guarantee that the room will be reserved, all reservations will be pending until they are approved by the Community Engagement Manager.
Once you have completed this form please submit it to Rocio Rodriguez at: rrodriguez@hispanic-center.org