What CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES INC does

Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based organization founded in 1966 and headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, providing wraparound social services to Latino individuals and families across the Greater Reading and Berks County area. Its service portfolio spans food access (At Risk Snack & Dinner, Berks Centro Kitchen preparing 2,800 meals daily), senior services (Mama Angie's Casa de la Amistad Senior Center), youth development and violence prevention (Escalera, FUERZA, Knights at the Movies), parent empowerment (Abriendo Puertas), digital literacy, and information & referral. The organization serves roughly 4,700 families annually and operates from two physical anchors — the Welcome Center at 201 Penn Street and the Casa Senior Center at 25 N 2nd Street — supplemented by partner-school and after-school site delivery.

In April 2026 the organization launched the RDG Youth Hub, an interactive online map connecting Reading youth and families to local programs and resources, developed under the Greater Reading Thriving Together Initiative with multiple youth-serving agencies. This represents its primary technology platform and the only notable proprietary digital product in an otherwise service-delivery portfolio. Centro Hispano functions as a convener across civic, faith-based (Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks, Islamic Society of Berks County), educational (Reading School District, Alvernia, Penn State Berks), and public-safety partners, and is affiliated with UnidosUS.

The organization's revenue model is grant-and-donation dependent rather than commercial. Funding sources include public and private grants (the largest stream), individual contributions, corporate matching gifts, memorial and honorary tributes, planned giving (bequests, trusts, gift annuities), and tiered event sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver Elite Bundles). Annual funds raised exceed $2.5 million. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by President and CEO Mike Toledo, with Laura Cordero as Director of Community Impact. In June 2026, U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan entered Centro Hispano's six decades of service into the U.S. Congressional Record.

Name

CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES INC

Legal name

Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc.

Website

https://centrohispano.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1966 in Reading, Pennsylvania, delivering wraparound social services — food access, senior programs, youth development, and violence prevention — to Latino individuals and families in Greater Reading and Berks County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Orientation & Community Integration (Local Norms, Services) (EDAAADAD), Cultural, Multilingual & Immigrant Family Engagement Programs (EDACALAL)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth development programs
• Senior services
• Food access programs
• Latino community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: Depends largely on grants both public and private as a non-profit agency
2. Individual Contributions: Unrestricted gifts received throughout the year in any amount through individual donations
3. Corporate Matching Gifts: Corporate matching gift programs where employers match employee donations
4. Memorial and Honorary Tributes: Gifts made in honor of loved ones for accomplishments such as births, anniversaries, or career milestones
5. Planned Giving: Bequests, trusts, and gift annuities arranged according to donor estate plans
6. Event Sponsorships: Elite Bundle Package sponsorships at Platinum, Gold, and Silver levels for corporate partners wanting year-round exposure at events

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc is a community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers wraparound social services to Latino individuals and families in the Greater Reading, Pennsylvania area. Core offerings include food access programs (At Risk Snack & Dinner, Berks Centro Kitchen), senior services (Mama Angie's Casa de la Amistad Senior Center), youth development and violence prevention programs (RDG Youth Hub, Knights at the Movies, Escalera, FUERZA), parent empowerment (Abriendo Puertas), digital literacy training, information and referral services, and community engagement initiatives such as the Harwood Institute partnership.

Product overview

Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc is a community-based nonprofit organization that operates a portfolio of social services programs rather than a unified technology product. The organization provides wrap-around services including food access programs (At Risk Snack & Dinner, Berks Centro Kitchen), senior services (Mama Angie's Casa de la Amistad Senior Center), youth development (RDG Youth Hub, Knights at the Movies, Abriendo Puertas, Escalera), and community engagement (Harwood Initiative, Information & Referral). The RDG Youth Hub represents the organization's most technology-oriented offering - a web-based platform for connecting youth to community resources. The remaining programs are community service initiatives focused on supporting the Latino population in the Greater Reading, PA area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Information & Referral Provides guidance and referrals to community resources for Latino individuals and families in the Greater Reading area.
• At Risk Snack & Dinner Federally supported initiative providing nutritious meals to children and teens participating in educational or enrichment activities after school.
• Mama Angie's Casa de la Amistad Senior Center Senior center providing meals, social activities, and wellness support for older adults, operating Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM.
• Abriendo Puertas - Opening Doors Parent empowerment program helping families navigate systems and become effective advocates for their children's success.
• Knights at the Movies Free summer movie program providing youth with safe, enriching entertainment and dinner during out-of-school time.
• Digital Literacy Program helping community members develop essential digital and technology skills.
• RDG Youth Hub Year-round interactive online map connecting Reading youth and families to local programs and resources, searchable by program type, age group, and location.
• Berks Centro Kitchen Food access initiative providing meals and supporting local food security while lifting up local farmers and merchants.
• Escalera / Taking Steps to Success Youth skill-building and mentorship program focused on educational enrichment, social-emotional learning, and violence prevention.
• FUERZA Program Violence prevention initiative providing trauma-informed mentorship and case management for youth ages 13-24 impacted by violence.
• Harwood Initiative Community partnership program focused on turning outward, listening deeply, and building collaborative solutions with community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,800 meals prepared daily
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greater Reading Thriving Together Initiative (formerly Harwood Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year collaboration with youth-serving agencies across Reading community. Working group formed to increase access to and participation in high-quality afterschool and out-of-school-time programs. Launched the RDG Youth Hub.
• The Harwood InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing 'Turning Outward' methodology. Partnership focused on community engagement, listening, and collaborative change-making. Featured in podcast series co-produced with Harwood Institute.
• Greater Reading Unity CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition including Centro Hispano, Bring the Change, NAACP of Reading, Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks, Islamic Society of Berks County, and Alvernia University's Holleran Center. Partnership rooted in shared values for civic engagement.
• Reading School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in youth programming. RDG Youth Hub designed with Reading School District youth and families in mind.
• Berks Youth Anti-Violence CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in youth violence prevention initiatives.
• Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and DelinquencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding partner for youth violence prevention programs including the FUERZA program.
• Penn State Berks / Laurie GrobmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner contributing to Greater Reading Thriving Together Initiative and youth programming.
• The Food TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for World Hunger Day events and healthy eating initiatives supporting local food security.
• United Way of Berks CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization listed on website.
• UnidosUSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with UnidosUS network of Hispanic chambers and business organizations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Feeding Pennsylvania: Statewide association of food banks addressing hunger in Pennsylvania. Comparable as a larger ecosystem player in food security that connects to Centro Hispano's At Risk Snack & Dinner and Berks Centro Kitchen programs.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino nonprofit service organization supporting Hispanic-serving nonprofits across the U.S. Comparable as a larger umbrella organization in the Hispanic community-services space that provides capacity-building and advocacy analogous to Centro Hispano's local leadership role.
• UnidosUS: National Latino civil rights and advocacy organization (formerly NCLR) of which Centro Hispano is an affiliate. Comparable as a larger established network organization providing policy, education, and community programs for the Hispanic community.

Direct peers

• Casa de Maryland: Mid-Atlantic Hispanic community center serving immigrant families with workforce development, legal services, education, and youth programs. Directly comparable as a culturally specific community-based nonprofit with a multi-service wraparound model for Latino populations.
• Boys & Girls Club of Berks County: Local youth development organization serving Reading-area youth with after-school programs, mentorship, and violence-prevention activities. Comparable as a peer nonprofit delivering youth-focused services in the same geography with overlapping enrichment and safety programming.
• Berks Community Action Program (BCAP): Local community action agency in Reading, PA that provides similar anti-poverty services including housing, food assistance, and family support. Directly comparable as a community-based nonprofit serving the same Greater Reading geography with overlapping wraparound service offerings.
• Family Service of Berks County: Local social services nonprofit providing counseling, case management, and family support in Reading, PA. Comparable as a direct peer delivering individual and family social assistance services to vulnerable populations in the same geographic market.
• YMCA of Reading and Berks County: Community-based organization providing youth programs, senior services, and community engagement in the Greater Reading area. Comparable as a peer nonprofit delivering multi-generational programs with shared youth-development and community-building objectives.

Regional players

• United Way of Berks County: Regional funder and service convener for human-services nonprofits in Berks County. Comparable as a peer community-support organization in the same geography with shared funding relationships and overlapping programmatic reach in family stability.

Others

• Reading Area School District: Public school district partnering with Centro Hispano on the RDG Youth Hub and youth programming. Comparable as an institutional partner and ecosystem participant serving overlapping youth and family populations in Reading, though not a competing service provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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