Center Street - Manos a la Obra

Center Street is a neighborhood filled with residents committed to the values of love, honor, and respect as they continue to grow closer to God, their families, and their neighbors.  Located one block south of 19th Street, the Center Street Neighborhood Action Committee, Manos de la Obra, has been meeting since January 19, 2006.  Most participants live in the block between Placentia and Monrovia. 

It’s a family oriented neighborhood with a large population of children under the age of 16.  The community identified wanting to establish a safe place for their children to get help with homework as their first project opportunity.  Through months of hard work their dream became a reality in December 2006 when they opened a community center in the heart of the neighborhood.  They have named it “Centro de Esperanza – vision hacia el futuro” meaning “Center of Hope – a vision for our future”.  In January 2007 the center opened to tutoring groups for children grade 1 – 12.  Tutors consist of volunteers from local church partners as well as the local community.  Adult classes began in March 2007 covering such topics as English, health and mental health with plans to add parenting, personal finance, and safety classes in the fall of 2007.  The neighborhood leadership of Manos a la Obra is currently working thru program development, funding, and management.  As they learn about both the work and reward involved in servant leadership they continue to inspire a sense of hope for their community.

Tutoring hours:

Monday thru Thursday:

4:30 – 5:30      Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

5:30 – 6:30     3rd thru 5th Grade

6:30 – 7:30     Junior High & High School

For more information on our tutoring program, please email Kristin@mikacdc.com.