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of the community, the organization's building was refurbished piece by piece. Money was donated. Grants were awarded. Materials were donated, as well. Laborers volunteered time. Plumbers gave services. Heating and plumbing were installed. The roof was fixed. Vinyl siding was put in place. The classrooms were spruced up."
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In 2015 El Centro de la Raza built moderately priced apartments south of its main building – 110 units, home to about 350 people. These apartments are designed for families making 30-60 per cent of the average median annual income in
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