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A Bilingual, Bicultural Center for the Community
The mission of Su Casa Columbus is to achieve successful integration between both the Latin American/Hispanic people and the Bartholomew County community by promoting education, cross-cultural interaction, information exchange, and cultural awareness.
Su Casa Columbus began operations on May 6, 1999. First and foremost, Su Casa Columbus offers referrals to existing community services that may be helpful to newly arriving Latinos. Secondly, Su Casa Columbus provides an introduction to the Community. More specifically, Su Casa offers individuals help with:
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Immediate assistance with transportation, temporary housing, and food needs |
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Help to secure housing |
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Enrolling children in school |
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Introduction to the community classes |
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Translation of driver's license, birth certificate, passport, etc. |
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Translation of job material |
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Taxpayer Clinic |
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Spanish language newspaper |
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Court interpreting |
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Issue resolution |
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Art exhibits with Columbus Area Arts Council |
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English as a second language classes |
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Spanish language classes |
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Cultural awareness |
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Vehicle purchase and repair |
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Driver education |
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Soccer and other recreation activities |
Su Casa Columbus also offers the opportunity for non-Latino community members to become more familiar with the Latino culture by sponsoring cultural activities such as Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independence Day celebrations.
Su Casa Columbus is constantly developing projects and activities that serve the community. If you have a suggestion of an activity or project that will help serve and connect our community, please contact us.
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