Help Applying for Benefits and Documents From Centro Hispano
Centro Hispano Daniel Torres has an Information and Referral team in Reading that connects individuals and families to the resources they need and helps them work through the paperwork. Staff are bilingual and give assistance in both English and Spanish. The help covers programs and information related to housing, health care, public benefits, unemployment, Social Security and more.
The services listed include:
- Unemployment assistance: help understanding and applying for unemployment benefits, weekly claims and job search requirements.
- SNAP, Medicaid and Medicare Premium Part B: help completing and submitting applications for food assistance and health care coverage.
- Social Security: support with applying and completing documents for retirement, disability and SSI.
- Birth certificates: help requesting and obtaining official birth certificates.
- Property Tax Rent Rebate Program: help for eligible residents applying for Pennsylvania's rebate on property taxes or rent paid. If you want to know whether you qualify, the team asks you to give them a call.
For immigration matters, staff can connect you with the correct people to assist in completing immigration related documents or to get more information about your options. Centro Hispano does not provide legal services directly, but it can connect people to trusted community resources and help guide them through finding the right support.
Notary services are offered for a small fee. Contact or visit the office for additional details on notary work.
Information and Referral is based at the Centro Hispano Welcome Center, 201 Penn Street, Suite 101, Reading, PA 19601. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The general phone number for Centro Hispano, which you can use for questions, is 610-685-1265.
The page does not say what the Information and Referral help itself costs, who qualifies, whether you need an appointment or whether you can walk in, so ask before you go.
Source: centrohispano.org/information-referral, read September 18, 2026.
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At Centro Hispano, our Information and Referral team is here to support you every step of the way. We serve as a trusted community hub, connecting individuals and families to the resources they need to thrive. Whether you have questions or need help navigating services, our bilingual staff provides personalized, culturally responsive assistance in both English and Spanish. We're here to make things easier- helping you access programs and information related to housing, health care, public…
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