American Family Insurance has made a $500,000 pledge to Campaign CENTRO. The campaign hopes to conclude in winter 2023, when Centro will be celebrating 40 years and welcoming the Dane County community to its new home in South Madison.
“I’m honored to serve on the board of Centro Hispano and see firsthand the commitment to providing Latinx families with the inspiration and support to follow their dreams and the tools for success to make meaningful contributions in their communities,” said Cesar Pinzon, American Family Insurance vice president of inclusive excellence. “I’m grateful for American Family’s ongoing partnership and support of Centro Hispano and I know this additional investment will allow them to continue their impactful work in Dane County.”
American Family Insurance and Centro have spent years cultivating a strong partnership. This gift will help us reach our dreams and the construction of a new building where 7,000 plus individuals seek support each year. Classroom spaces will now be able to better support our youth programs, including Centro’s nationally recognized Escalera High School Program. Funds will also support the development of a community kitchen and outdoor plaza and seed funds for expanding community programming that prioritizes collaborative workforce strategies in partnership with organizations such as American Family.
“Centro Hispano has been a nonprofit partner of the American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation since the Foundation’s inception in 2016,” said Maggie Pascaly, American Family community and social impact director. “We continue to invest in the organization because of their focus on closing equity gaps and affecting positive, social change in our communities. American Family believes in championing dreams and opportunities so that everyone can rise, and Centro Hispano is at the forefront of this work in Dane County, enabling Latinx youth and families to feel empowered to reach their goals. We’re proud to support their efforts.”
Centro is a leader within the Latinx community in Dane County WI. The organization is a key resource and provides programming to over 3,000 families annually. Located just off Park Street and Badger Road, the organization also anchors the Southside community.
Learn more about Centro’s campaign for here: www.micentro.org/our-new-home
