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El Futuro turns 15 years old!
On November 14 of this year, we officially turned 15 years old! That's 15 years of providing bilingual, culturally-responsive therapy, psychiatry, case management and more to Latino families in North Carolina -- 15 years of nurturing stronger familias to live out...
Durham Herald Sun: Snapshot of Durham’s quickly changing Lakewood neighborhood
We're so excited to have local artist Cornelio Campos working on our community mural at our Durham clinic. Check out a story The Durham Herald Sun wrote about our mural and the Lakewood community here: http://bit.ly/2IRuamj A new mural is a snapshot of Durham's...
El Futuro Quoted in USA TODAY Article
El Futuro Executive Director Luke Smith spoke to USA TODAY about the need for more Spanish-speaking, culturally responsive behavioral health care specialists in North Carolina and across the county. Read more here: http://bit.ly/318qhjO Habla Español? Hispanics face...
The votes are in: Thank you Durham for helping us expand our clinic!
After the Durham City Council pledged almost $2.4 million for community projects, more than 10,000 eligible voters made their opinions heard on what projects should be funded. We are so incredibly happy to announce that the expansion of our Durham clinic in Lakewood...
Blue Cross NC: Investment to expand La Mesita Program To Fund More Latino Behavioral Health Care
We are so thankful for Blue Cross North Carolina's continued support in helping us reach more familias in innovative ways across the state. With their help, we will be able to expand our La Mesita Latino Mental Health Network, which offers training on culturally...
Our outdoor space is blooming thanks to the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
We are so excited to announce that with the generous support of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation we will be completing a community mural outside our Durham Clinic! It's been incredible to see all of the community feedback on this exciting project. Earlier this Spring...
Join us at our Siler City clinic Open House!
You are invited! We’ve moved! Join us for an Open House at our new clinic location in Siler City. WHEN: Thursday, May 30, 5-6:30pm (drop-in anytime) WHERE: 401 N. Ivey Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344 WHAT: Light refreshments, tours, meet-and-greet with staff, learn...
Vote for El Futuro in Durham’s Participatory Budget
Starting today Durham residents who are thirteen and older can vote on how the city should spend $2.4 million! Among other amazing organizations and projects in Durham's second ward, you can vote for El Futuro to receive funds to expand our Durham clinic into adjacent...
2019 Annual Luncheon “A Future with Esperanza”
We are so very grateful for everyone who attended the Luncheon this year! We raised more than $100,000, with some donations still arriving. Not only did your support help us exceed our goal, but will also help foster an environment of healing and hope for Latino...
El Futuro’s 7th Annual Luncheon
El Futuro is excited to celebrate its seventh annual luncheon this Friday, April 26. This luncheon is a terrific opportunity to learn about and support our bilingual clinical offerings and the comprehensive treatments we offer for Latino familias across North...