Comunidad (Community)

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  • Four students sitting at table in El Centro
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Mi Comunidad Mission

CREDE and El Centro aim to engage in collaboration with different offices/departments within the Elon University community, as well as local and global organizations with the goal of promoting and educating about the Latinx/Hispanic identity, ensuring inclusivity for all.

About Alamance County

Alamance County is a county in North Carolina, with a population of about 183,040 residents (2024). About 15.4% of Alamance County’s population identifies as Latinx or Hispanic. It is located in the Piedmont region of north-central North Carolina, which was formed in 1849 out of Orange County. The cities and towns of Alamance County are Burlington, Graham, Mebane, Town of Elon, Haw River, Village of Alamance, Green Level, Gibsonville, and Swepsonville.

Elon is part of Burlington, North Carolina, which is home to great restaurants, shops, and live music. Check out some Latinx/Hispanic places below!

Places to Visit

Volunteer Opportunities

At Elon, we are committed to giving back to the community; not just at Elon, but in the greater Alamance area. We have a partnership with the Kernodle Center for Civic Life for a weekly volunteer opportunity, as well as a semesterly donation drive. All students are encouraged to participate.

To participate in any events or for additional information, please contact MJ Larrazabal, Assistant Director, CREDE (mlarrazabal@elon.edu).