Manos Unidas

Manos Unidas first opened its doors on March 10, 2006 as a result of the joint partnership of the Latino Services Task Forces, an affiliate of Healthy Adams County, and St. Francis Xavier Church. The center is an all-volunteer community organization that promotes the integration of the growing diverse population in Adams County through programs tha... t facilitate cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. The founder and current executive director is Amelia Contreras. She migrated from Mexico many years ago. Upon moving to Adams County she discovered a lack of support for Hispanic immigrants and their culture. Manos Unidas is a community organization that promotes the integration of the growing diverse population in Adams County through programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. Advocacy in issues related to: Health, Education, Housing, Financial, Employment, Immigration and Citizenship The Center where language is not a barrier, but an opportunity to learn from each other. El centro donde el idioma no es una barrera, sino una oportunidad para aprender unos de los otros. Manos Unidas facilitates the integration of the diverse and growing Hispanic community in the Adams County. Contact us to know more. Founded by the Latino Services Task Force, an affiliate of Healthy Adams County and Saint Francis Xavier Church.Read More