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Time Warner Cable Interview
Tania Fallert-DelGatto with El Centro de Amistad
ECDA 2014 – 2015 Annual Report
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San Fernando Mental Health Nonprofit Receives $20,000 Grant from S. Mark Taper Foundation
El Centro de Amistad Receives Increased Mental Health Funding for At-risk Children
According to National Institute of Mental Health, one in five children, either currently or at some point during their life, have had a seriously debilitating mental disorder.
San Fernando Mental Health Nonprofit Receives $150,000 Grant from Weingart Foundation
Mental health nonprofits in Greater Los Angeles rely heavily on funding provided by government contracts yet it does not cover the cost of full reimbursement in delivering this service to underrepresented individuals living with mental illness.
Free Legal Clinic
El Centro de Amistad Seeks Pro Bono Attorneys for Free Legal Clinic in Canoga Park
Happy Holidays
During the holiday season, our thoughts turn to those who have made our progress possible. It is in this spirit that ECDA would like to wish you and all those close to you a joyous holiday season, a new year of happiness, and hope for a world at peace. Thank you and best wishes for the […]
Mental Health Myths and Facts
Can you tell the difference between a mental health myth and fact? Learn the truth about the most common mental health myths. Mental Health Problems Affect Everyone Myth: Mental health problems don’t affect me. Fact: Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2014, about: One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue […]
EL CENTRO DE AMISTAD (ECDA) 2015-16 BOARD OFFICERS INSTALLED
Canoga Park, CA – On July 22, 2015 El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) installed their 2015-16 Board of Directors. The inauguration of the agency’s Board President-Luis Cervantes, Vice President-Rich Golisch, Treasurer-Doug Barnett and Secretary-Jerry Fox was officiated by immediate past President Irene Smerigan. ECDA’s Board President Luis Cervantes has served in financial and operational executive […]