Mi Comunidad Mission

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.

About Alamance County

Alamance County is a county in North Carolina, with a population of about 176,353 residents. About 13.7% of Alamance County’s population identifies as Hispanic or Latinx. 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 the Burlington, North Carolina, which is home to great restaurants, shops, and live music. Check out some Latinx/Hispanic places below!

Places to Visit

Restaurants

  • Near Elon: 
    • El Carbonero – 517 W Elm St, Graham, NC 27253
    • Tacos Azteca – 404 Huffman Mill Rd #104, Burlington, NC 27215
    • San Marcos – 3111 Waltham Blvd, Burlington, NC 27215
    • La Fiesta Restaurante Mexicano – 1824 S Church St, Burlington, NC 27215
    • Taquería Aztlan – 1118 Vaughn Rd, Burlington, NC 27217
    • Panadería El Dorado – 801 W Front St, Burlington, NC 27215

Supermarkets

  • Near Elon: 
    • Plaza Latina – 502 W Elm St, Graham, NC 27253
    • Guzman’s Market – 813 E Webb Ave, Burlington, NC 27217

Iglesias

 

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.

CityGate Dream Center

The Dream Center is a hub of activity for the Latinx/Hispanic community within Alamance County. Their dream is to create a sense of belonging within our community so that we can inspire, develop, train, and advocate for Latinx/Hispanic children, students, and families in Alamance County.

Volunteer Opportunities began in Fall 2022 with the CityGate Dream Center as a partnership between El Centro and the Kernodle Center for Civic Life. After school mentoring will be at the Dream Center every Wednesday from 6-8pm.

If you have any questions, or would like to volunteer with the Dream Center, reach out to Kyle Anderson, Associate Director of the Kernodle Center for Civic Life, (kanderson52@elon.edu).

Semesterly Donation Drive

We also have a semesterly Donation Drive for the Dream Center. Each year, donations have looked different (diaper drive, school supply drive, feminine hygiene products drive) but has always been successful!