On Oct. 14, the Hispanic Brotherhood Senior Program celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, dancing and a visit from special friends.
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11/4/21
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In 1984, a group of Hispanic residents of Rockville Centre got together to form the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre. The organization has grown since then, but it continues to support the Hispanic community of Rockville Centre with outright zeal. Under the direction of Executive Director Margarita Grasing, the Brotherhood upholds its mission of service and empowerment. As the pandemic continues to ravage minority populations, the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre offers specialized aid to the community it services.
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By Scarlett Liriano Cepin
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8/27/20
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Several Rockville Centre food pantries are in need of monetary and food donations as more families show a need for their services.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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5/5/20
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The Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre awarded scholarships to five students graduating from South Side and Oceanside high schools this year. Each received $1,000 to help with college expenses, and was honored at the Brotherhood’s annual scholarship dinner on May 9.
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By Briana Bonfiglio
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6/6/19
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Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare presented a $500 contribution to the Hispanic Brotherhood after learning about recent thefts at the agency’s main office in Rockville Centre.
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1/2/19
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The Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre is still recovering financially after a total of $2,600 was taken from a locked cabinet in the organization’s office on two separate occasions in October, employees said.
“It’s been very traumatic,” said Marguerite Keller, co-director of the Brotherhood.
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By Ben Strack
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12/6/18
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The Hempstead Town Board recently supported a $30,000 grant for the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, which will help fund the organization’s youth service programs.
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By Ben Strack
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9/13/18
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“Do I see every day signs of overt racism?” said Rena Riback, who is leading the charge on the Anti Racism Project in Rockville Centre. “No, but you have to look beyond that.”
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By Ben Strack
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8/16/18
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The Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth and the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, joined forces to host a Narcan training class for all ages on June 18.
Naloxone, commonly referred to as …
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By Jen Curran
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6/28/18
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Stephanie Quispe, a participant in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA program, and a recipient of a scholarship from the Hispanic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, is on a mission to …
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By Zach Gottehrer-Cohen
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9/14/17
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