Como Comunidad

05/05/2026

🎉 Happy Cinco de Mayo! Before you dig into those delicious tacos, here's something worth knowing — and worth sharing!

Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, when a determined Mexican army — outnumbered nearly 2 to 1 — pulled off a stunning victory against the French forces of Napoleon III. It was a moment of incredible courage and national pride.

Did you know?
Mexico's real Independence Day is September 16th — celebrating their break from Spanish rule in 1810. Cinco de Mayo isn't a major national holiday in most of Mexico, but it has become a vibrant cultural celebration here in the United States! 🇲🇽

So today, let's celebrate with full hearts — the culture, the history, the resilience, and yes, the food and music too. Feliz Cinco de Mayo, everyone!

📖 Want to know the full story? Read our article on the real history of Cinco de Mayo — https://comocomunidad.org/the-real-story-of-cinco-de-mayo/

A Battle, a Myth, and How a Mexican Victory Became an American Holiday Every year on May 5th, restaurants fill with mariachi music, green-white-and-red decorations appear in shop windows, and social media floods with festive posts. Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo as Mexico's national holiday....

05/02/2026

¡Hoy estamos en el Mercado del Banco de Alimentos de 10:00AM a 2:00PM!

Si necesitas ayuda para inscribirte en el programa de asistencia alimentaria gratuita o tienes otras necesidades, ven a visitarnos. Toma un número en la entrada o acércate a la recepción y pregunta por Como Comunidad.

Estamos aquí para servir y apoyar a nuestra comunidad. ¡Te esperamos!

05/01/2026

Mañana es el primer sábado del mes. ¡Eso significa que estaremos en el Mercado del Banco de Alimentos!

Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda para inscribirse en el programa de asistencia alimentaria gratuita o tiene otras necesidades, visítenos. Como Comunidad estará allí para apoyarlo y conectarlo con los recursos disponibles.

Pase por aquí, tome un número en la entrada o pregunte por nosotros en la recepción. ¡Estamos para ayudarle!

04/30/2026

Today we celebrate Día del Niño—a special day dedicated to honoring and celebrating children! 🎉

Día del Niño (Day of the Child) has its roots in the early 1900s, following the push to recognize and protect children’s rights around the world. In 1924, the idea gained global attention after the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Many Latin American countries, including Mexico, began celebrating it on April 30th as a day to uplift the joy, innocence, and importance of every child.

Today, we celebrate their laughter, their dreams, and their incredible potential. 💛

Let’s continue to create a community where every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

04/29/2026

Thank you to Central Missouri Community Action for inviting us into yesterday’s conversation about community needs. We’re excited for the ongoing discussions and for ways we can work together to identify needs and meet them in practical ways. Stronger together!

04/27/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of attending a keynote by Bishop Mark J. Seitz at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church here in Columbia. His message on Welcoming the Stranger stayed with us all week. 💛

Bishop Seitz shared a fresh perspective on the story of the Good Samaritan. We often focus on the hero — the man who stopped. But Bishop Seitz gently asked us to consider the ones who didn't.

The priest. The Levite. We don't know exactly why they passed by. Maybe it was policy. Maybe it was procedure. Maybe it was the quiet pressure of their position and the weight of what others might think.

And honestly? We understand that pressure. We live in a world where doing the right thing can feel complicated. Where loving people openly can feel risky. Where our institutions, our social circles, and our associations can make simple compassion feel anything but simple.

But here is what Bishop Seitz reminded us — and what we believe at Como Comunidad:
Love doesn't have to be loud. It doesn't have to be perfect. It just has to show up.
The Samaritan didn't have all the answers. He just stopped. And that was enough. 💛

It is okay to love people even when it's hard. Even when it's complicated. Even when it costs you something. That is what simple faith looks like.
Thank you Bishop Seitz for a message our community needed to hear.

04/26/2026

Here's something worth sharing. 📊

Immigrant-led households in Missouri paid $2.2 billion in federal taxes and $1.1 billion in state and local taxes — in a single year.

These are our neighbors. Parents, workers, business owners, taxpayers — contributing to the roads, schools, and services we all share.

At Como Comunidad, we don't just believe immigrants belong here. The numbers prove they've always been here — building Missouri alongside everyone else.

💛 Stand with us at comocomunidad.org


Source: American Immigration Council — americanimmigrationcouncil.org

04/24/2026

Una semana. 10 familias. 15 niños menores de 5 años con el apoyo que necesitaban. 💛

Cuando lanzamos nuestro nuevo portal de apoyo para madres hace solo siete días, esperábamos que marcara la diferencia. No imaginábamos que tendría tanto éxito.

Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestros socios de First Chance for Children: su generosidad y dedicación hicieron posible cada una de estas conexiones. Estamos muy agradecidos de trabajar junto a ustedes. 🙏

Si eres madre con niños menores de 5 años y necesitas ayuda con pañales u otros artículos esenciales para bebés, recuerda que aquí la tienes. Completa nuestro sencillo formulario y nosotros nos encargaremos del resto. Sin rodeos. Sin obstáculos. Solo apoyo.

👉 https://wkf.ms/4mJOCav
Etiqueta a una mamá que necesite saber esto. 👇

04/20/2026

🏥 Atención de urgencia vs. sala de emergencias: ¿conoces la diferencia?

Para muchas familias, saber a dónde ir cuando alguien se enferma puede ser confuso y costoso. Aquí tienes una guía rápida:

🟡 Acude a un CENTRO DE ATENCIÓN DE URGENCIA si:
• Resfriados, gripe, infecciones leves
• Cortes pequeños, esguinces o dolor leve
• Problemas que no son de emergencia cuando tu médico no está disponible

🔴 Acude a la SALA DE EMERGENCIAS si:
• Dolor de pecho o dificultad para respirar
• Lesiones graves o sangrado
• Síntomas de un derrame cerebral (caída de la cara, debilidad en el brazo, dificultad para hablar)

Conocer la diferencia puede ahorrarte tiempo, estrés y dinero. 💛
Más información 👉 https://comocomunidad.org/es/entender-las-diferencias-entre-atencion-urgente-y-atencion-de-emergencia-en-los-ee-uu/

¿Necesitas ayuda para entender el sistema de salud? Estamos aquí para ayudarte. Contáctanos en comocomunidad.org.

Welcome to Como Comunidad! We’re dedicated to empowering the Hispanic community through education, support, and connection. Learn more about our mission and how you can get involved today!

04/20/2026

Being bilingual means doing math in one language, dreaming in another, and accidentally responding in the wrong one. 😅

The struggle is real. The skill is impressive. 💪

Tag a fellow bilingual who gets it. 👇