We’re Centro
We foster socioeconomic change by providing business advisory services and leadership programs to rising yet underserved entrepreneurs who want to launch or grow their businesses and create jobs in their communities.
Our Mission
As a 501c3 non-profit organization, our mission is to build thriving communities by providing underserved, low-income entrepreneurs with entrepreneurship education, one-on-one business advising, mentorship, and access to capital.
Latest News
1 October, 2024
Centro Community Partners Wins Third Place in 2024 Prosperity Now RISE Challenge Award for Innovative Centro CEO App
We’re thrilled to announce that Centro Community Partners (Centro) was recognized as the third-place winner in the prestigious 2024 Prosperity Now RISE Challenge Award. On…
2 September, 2024
Centro Community Partners Selected by NALCAB for Award to Support Access to Federal Funding for Underserved Communities
Oakland, CA — CENTRO Community Partners has been honored as one of twenty nonprofit organizations selected to receive a $15,000 award from the National Association…
6 August, 2024
Centro Community Partners Wins a PayPal Community Impact Grant!
We are pleased to announce that Centro Community Partners has been chosen as one of the recipients of the PayPal Community Impact Grant, which will…
12 June, 2024
Metanoia Zone’s Success with the Capital Hub Program: Ivette López González, an Entrepreneur
Ivette López González, a Venezuelan immigrant and NLP practitioner, was not only chasing the American dream; she was building a bridge to empower teenagers and…
31 May, 2024
Empower your Future! New Programs to Achieve Business Success.
Are you ready to start your journey as an entrepreneur? We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new and innovative program models for entrepreneurs!…
26 April, 2024
Inspired to Innovate and Create Change! Centro Wins the 2024 Truist Foundation Inspire Award, Renewing our Commitment to You!
We’re bursting with excitement to announce that Centro Community Partners has not only been awarded first place at the prestigious 2024 Inspire Awards but also…
11 April, 2024
Centro Community Partners Selected as a Finalist for the Inspire Awards
We are honored to announce that Centro is one of the finalists for the prestigious Truist Foundation Inspire Awards! This recognition is a testament to…
13 September, 2023
Centro awarded an eBay Foundation Global Give grant for the third year!
At Centro Community Partners, we are thrilled to announce that we have been selected once again as recipients of the eBay Foundation Global Give grant…
18 July, 2023
“Be resilient and believe in your ability to make a positive impact” – Ashanti
Mother’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Igniting a Lifelong Passion Ashanti Thomas-Mack is a passionate and ambitious entrepreneur living in Brooklyn, NY. She is the founder of Keep…
17 July, 2023
2023 Q2 Update
We are excited to share some updates regarding our impact in helping entrepreneurs access training, coaching and capital. You can now see our latest impact…
30 June, 2023
SOCIO DESTACADO DE E-SUITE: URBAN BUSINESS SUPPORT
Hoy queremos destacar a uno de nuestros socios destacados de E-Suite, Urban Business Suppor, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Washington dedicada…
30 June, 2023
FEATURED E-SUITE PARTNER: URBAN BUSINESS SUPPORT
Today we want to highlight one of our Featured E-Suite Partners, Urban Business Support, a non-profit organization based in Washington dedicated to supporting women and…
29 June, 2023
Socio destacado de E-Suite: Urban Business Support
To read in English, click here Hoy queremos destacar a uno de nuestros socios destacados de E-Suite, Urban Business Suppor, una organización sin fines de…
29 June, 2023
Featured E-Suite Partner: Urban Business Support
Para leer en español, haz click aquí Today we want to highlight one of our Featured E-Suite Partners, Urban Business Support, a non-profit organization based…
21 June, 2023
QUARTERLY CAPITAL HUB UPDATE
In this quarterly Capital Hub update, we are excited to share the latest updates of the Centro Capital Hub. We will provide an overview of…
20 June, 2023
Quarterly Capital Hub Update
In this quarterly Capital Hub update, we are excited to share the latest updates of the Centro Capital Hub. We will provide an overview of…
1 June, 2023
How To Write A Business Plan
Free Business Plan Writing Resources from Centro Community Centro Community Partners (Centro) is a non-profit with a mission to help entrepreneurs start and grow their…
15 May, 2023
HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN
FREE BUSINESS PLAN WRITING RESOURCES FROM CENTRO COMMUNITY Centro Community Partners (Centro) is a non-profit with a mission to help entrepreneurs start and grow their…
8 May, 2023
Self-Paced Entrepreneurship Bootcamp by Centro Community Partners
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Self-Paced Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (Beta version), a flexible and innovative learning opportunity designed to help entrepreneurs…
8 May, 2023
SELF-PACED ENTREPRENEURSHIP BOOTCAMP BY CENTRO COMMUNITY PARTNERS
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Self-Paced Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (Beta version), a flexible and innovative learning opportunity designed to help entrepreneurs…
5 May, 2023
2023 Q1 Update
We are excited to share some updates regarding our impact in helping entrepreneurs access training, coaching and capital, as well as an announcement of our…
5 May, 2023
2023 Q1 UPDATE
We are excited to share some updates regarding our impact in helping entrepreneurs access training, coaching and capital, as well as an announcement of our…
4 May, 2023
Centro participated in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program
We are thrilled to share that Centro Community Partners participated in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Entrepreneurship and Small…
4 May, 2023
CENTRO PARTICIPATED IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE’S INTERNATIONAL VISITOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
We are thrilled to share that Centro Community Partners participated in the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on Entrepreneurship and Small…
25 April, 2023
In Pursuit of a Noble Cause: A New Book by Arturo Noriega
We’re excited to announce that Arturo Noriega, the founder and CEO of Centro Community Partners, has written a new book called “In Pursuit of a…
25 April, 2023
IN PURSUIT OF A NOBLE CAUSE: A NEW BOOK BY ARTURO NORIEGA
We’re excited to announce that Arturo Noriega, the founder and CEO of Centro Community Partners, has written a new book called “In Pursuit of a…
3 April, 2023
“There’s so much to learn, it’s like a puzzle to be solved ” – Bernadette
Finding Inspiration in Tea Bernadette Aguirre, a first-generation Filipina American from San Francisco, California, is the founder of INA Botanicals & Tea, an herbal and…
3 April, 2023
“THERE’S SO MUCH TO LEARN, IT’S LIKE A PUZZLE TO BE SOLVED ” – BERNADETTE
FINDING INSPIRATION IN TEA Bernadette Aguirre, a first-generation Filipina American from San Francisco, California, is the founder of INA Botanicals & Tea, an herbal and…
28 March, 2023
Quarterly Capital Hub Update
In this quarterly Capital Hub update we are sharing the 2022 Capital Hub report, how to build credit with Kiva and we’ll introduce you to…
28 March, 2023
QUARTERLY CAPITAL HUB UPDATE
In this quarterly Capital Hub update we are sharing the 2022 Capital Hub report, how to build credit with Kiva and we’ll introduce you to…
31 January, 2023
2022 Summary Update
We are excited to share a high level summary of our work during 2022. In addition to summaries of entrepreneurs served, the Centro Business Planning…
31 January, 2023
2022 SUMMARY UPDATE
We are excited to share a high level summary of our work during 2022. In addition to summaries of entrepreneurs served, the Centro Business Planning…
16 December, 2022
“Colombia es sabor, es pasión, es alegria, es vida atraves de Olalá.” – Edisney
To read in English, click here RESILIENCIA PARA SUPERAR OBSTACULOS Edisney Roa Trujillo es una emprendedora latina originaria de Colombia fundadora de Olalá Popsicles, ahora…
16 December, 2022
We are looking for new Entrepreneurship Trainers!
We are looking for Entrepreneurship trainers to teach our Entrepreneurship Programs and provide Business Advising. We are looking for someone who can explain complex business…
16 December, 2022
“Colombia is flavor, is passion, is joy, is life through Olala” – Edisney
Para leer en español, haz click aquí RESILIENCE TO OVERCOME Edisney Roa Trujillo is a Latina entrepreneur and founder of Olalá Popsicles in San Jose,…
30 November, 2022
Quarterly Capital Hub Update
In this quarterly Capital Hub update we’ll share some of our accomplishments, a new video about the Kiva process, how entrepreneurs can build their credit…
24 November, 2022
Shop from some of our favorite Bay Area small businesses in “Shop the Bay” Guide 2022!
The Shop the Bay is back for this Holiday Season! Check out this directory now and find an array of extraordinary globally-inspired products, artisan goods…
11 November, 2022
Inspired by the women of Centro and how they thrive to succeed – Martine
Meet Martine My name is Martine Zaarour, I am an architect and entrepreneur from Lebanon. I joined Centro in August 2022 as a fellow through…
31 October, 2022
2022 Q3 Update
We have some important updates regarding entrepreneurs served, the Centro Business Planning App, access to capital, one-on-one assistance, and Centro Business Planning App. You can…
13 October, 2022
Centro awarded with Justworks.org grant
We’re excited to share that we have been awarded a grant from Justworks.org. We are honored to be selected as one of five non-profit organization…
29 September, 2022
Featured E-Suite Partner: Bethel LA CDC
Para leer en español, haz click aquí We are pleased to feature one of our first partner organizations: Bethel Los Angeles Community Development Corporation (Bethel).…
29 September, 2022
Organización aliada destacada de E-Suite: Bethel LA CDC
To read in English, click here Nos complace presentar a una de nuestras primeras organizaciones afiliadas: Bethel Los Angeles Community Development Corporation (Bethel). Frank Stokes…
31 August, 2022
“My wish is to see a new generation at peace and in control of their emotions” – Ingrid
Para leer en español, haz click aquí CREATING A UNIQUE SERVICE Ingrid Sanchez is a Latina entrepreneur originally from Colombia, now located in San Jose,…
31 August, 2022
“Mi deseo es ver una nueva generación en paz y que controle sus emociones” – Ingrid
To read in English, click here CREANDO UN SERVICIO ÚNICO Ingrid Sanchez es una emprendedora latina originaria de Colombia, ahora localizada en San Jose, California.…
30 August, 2022
Centro awarded an eBay Foundation Global Give grant
We’re excited to share that we received an eBay Foundation Global Give grant to support women and minority entrepreneurs. We are grateful to eBay Foundation…
11 August, 2022
Organización aliada destacada de E-Suite Women Enabled Enterprises
To read in English, click here Es un gran placer para nosotros contar con la renovación de Women Enabled Enterprises (WEE) como afiliado de E-Suite…
10 August, 2022
Featured E-Suite Partner: Women Enabled Enterprises
It’s a great pleasure for us to have Women Enabled Enterprises (WEE) renewing as an E-Suite Affiliate for the third year, and we want to…
7 July, 2022
2022 Q2 Update & W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant
Here are some big milestones we achieved during the second quarter of 2022! In addition to updates about entrepreneurs served, the Centro Business Planning App,…
6 July, 2022
“Look for help because there is support and you are not alone.” – Paola
Para leer en español, haz click aquí FOLLOWING HER DREAMS Paola Alvarado is a Latina entrepreneur who changed her outlook on work and life…
6 July, 2022
“Busca ayuda porque hay apoyo y no estáis solos” – Paola
Para leer en español, haz click aquí SIGUIENDO SUS SUEÑOS Paola Alvarado es una emprendedora Latina que cambió su visión del trabajo y vida en…