Washington, DC – September 23, 2026 | The DC Values Coalition convened a briefing at the John Wilson Building for DC Councilmembers and their staff to examine the potential termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants and its legal, social and...

On Aug. 15, 2026, CARECEN and the Romero Collective hosted an evening celebrating the birthday of St. Oscar Romero through film, music and community. The event, held at Lamont Plaza, brought together community members who gathered in lawn chairs and on blankets to...

August 17th, 2026 | This month, CARECEN hosted its sixth food distribution of the year and marked an important milestone: the continuation of a new partnership with the Capital Area Food Bank. What began as an effort to provide fresh produce and nutritious food to...

August 12th, 2026 | We were proud to partner with Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth to provide our community with a bilingual Know Your Rights workshop in English and Spanish. Every family deserves to understand their rights, prepare for unexpected situations, and access...

May 11th, 2026 | History, Community Organizing, Solidarity, Empowerment On May 5th, 2026, we commemorated 35 years since the Mt. Pleasant uprisings in 1991. The event was held in Lamont Plaza, the focal point of the uprisings. Today, Lamont Plaza continues to serve as...

On March 21st, 2026, we held our first Romero Vive Festival at St. Stephen’s Iglesia in Columbia Heights. In honor of the life and memory of Monsignor Óscar Romero, the event brought local communities together to celebrate his powerful legacy of advancing justice and...

Washington, DC – October 3, 2025 | On the evening of September 19th, CARECEN opened its doors to community members, friends, and longtime allies for a powerful night of remembrance and reflection as we came together to honor the life and legacy of Joaquin Dominguez...

Washington, DC –October 2, 2025 | On August 15th, The Shrine of Sacred Heart had the immense honor of hosting a powerful and uplifting community event to celebrate a hard-won resolution — the result of weeks of dedication and advocacy by the San Romero Committee. The...

Washington, DC – July 16, 2025 | The Council of the District of Columbia has officially declared August 15 as Saint Romero Day, honoring the spiritual legacy of Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero. We thank Councilmember Brianne Nadeau for championing this resolution and...

Washington, DC – July 8, 2025 | We are incredibly excited and so proud to share that CARECEN has been awarded the 2025 Board Leadership Award by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement!  This distinguished recognition reflects the exceptional governance,...