Founded in 1919, Guadalupe Centers’ mission is to improve the lives of Latinos in the Kansas City region and remains the longest continuously-operating organization serving Latinos in the United States, according to the National Register of Historic Places.  Guadalupe Centers operates out of 12 different facilities throughout Kansas City and provides community-based services in the areas of Health and Human Services, Education, Youth Recreation, Workforce Development & Adult Education, and Summer & After School. Guadalupe Centers serves over 20,000 individuals annually. 

Guadalupe Centers, Inc.(GCI) is the proud founder and home of the Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools (GCCS). GCCS is a PreK-12 charter school system with over 1,600 students enrolled and is sponsored by the Missouri Charter School Commission.

Guadalupe Centers conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family &Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.