A Letter to the Editor of Tulsa World by El Centro Treasurer, Rick Barr

At El Centro, an immigrant community center in east Tulsa, Tuesdays bustle with activity, as a steady stream of back-to-back, hour-long financial aid appointments breathe life into the center.

From a community closet to temporary childcare and all the needs those in Tulsa's immigrant community might face in their new life, El Centro tries to do it all.Description goes here

“Linda Allegro led protests against the practice of deputizing officers as immigration agents in Tulsa from 2016 to 2019. She heads New Sanctuary Empowerment Center, also known as El Centro, an immigrant support organization that raised money for the families of individuals facing deportation. “

“Linda Allegro heads the New Sanctuary Empowerment Center, known as El Centro, a nonprofit in Tulsa that helps immigrants navigate their rights and communities. She said she has been in conversation with Consul Arenas, who explained to her that Mexican consulates do more than renew documents for people.”