IN THE NEWS

Keep updated on our work by viewing some recent news coverage focused on our advocacy, events and the history of the Center!

Jan 7

We've been chosen!

We are THRILLED to announce The Guatemalan-Maya Center has been selected to participate in the 2023 Great Charity Challenge sponsored by...

Dec 1, 2022

Christmas Toy Drive

As we are preparing for our holiday season and considering the major hardships our community has overcome in 2022, we hope to bring some...

Oct 26, 2022

In memory of Harreen Bertisch

At the programs of the Guatemalan Maya Center we are heartbroken for the tragic loss of all at the Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach...

Oct 6, 2022

Desantis' Political Inhumanity at Martha's Vineyard

We must not lose sight of the topic. Dehumanizing immigrants and asylum applicants in order to score cheap political points ahead of the...

Oct 6, 2022

The more recent landing.

Fourteen Cuban people were lost off Stock Island as Ian came in. We weep with the people of the repressive island who yearn to be free...

Sep 25, 2022

The Guatemalan-Maya Center Day

"At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Sept. 13, 2022, Commissioner Maria Sachs presented a proclamation declaring Sept. 26,...

Sep 16, 2022

Immigrants living in Palm Beach County worry Florida may not be welcoming place for migrants

From WPTV News by Joel Lopez For organizations like the Guatemalan Maya Center, the move by DeSantis is painting the wrong picture of...

Sep 14, 2022

DeSantis sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard is 'political stunt,' grassroots organization says

From WPTV News by Tory Dunnan LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — A grassroots organization is reacting to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' move to fly...

Aug 16, 2022

Lake Worth Beach declares state of emergency for housing

Aug 16, 2022

Lake Worth Beach may lift sleeping in public ban

Aug 15, 2022

City may declare housing crisis state of emergency

Jul 25, 2022

Residents in Lake Worth Beach urge officials to declare housing state of emergency

Apr 25, 2022

Palm Beach County organizations empowering formerly incarcerated persons

Apr 13, 2022

Hope Rural School in Indiantown aims to educate children of immigrants

Apr 1, 2022

Farmworkers protest Wendy's restaurants in Palm Beach

See full article/video on WPTV here.

Mar 31, 2022

Justice for Farmworkers: March urges Wendy's to join Fair Food Program

See full article/video here.

Mar 21, 2022

Guatemalan center honors Dr. Alonso

Mar 2, 2022

Florida vs. the feds: how the state is taking on immigration

Watch video on Facebook here. Read full story here.

Feb 7, 2022

Farmworker Health Webinar Recording

Please click the link for downloaded version of the recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13EXc3p9swwTFLTlV34zThtoChNoXQK_Q/view?usp...

Feb 4, 2022

Organization breaks down cultural barriers to bring better health care access to Mayan community

Watch full video on WPTV here.