To schedule an event, please call us at 801-883-9792.
Call for designers
Participate in the third annual Grito de Dolores Fashion Designer Competition to celebrate Mexico’s 205 years of independence. The competition will be juried by community leaders for various categories. Vibrant designs will be showcased on a runway intermingled with the “Miguel Hidalgo & Costilla Awards Dinner” to recognize inspirational community leaders and organizations on September 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at CCM. For guidelines and additional information, please contact Fashion Director Daniel Gram at danielgramfashion@gmail.com.
¡Bienvenidos al Centro Civico Mexicano!
Founded in 1935 by proud Mexican immigrants to the Salt Lake City area, Centro Cívico Mexicano (CCM) is the oldest nonprofit Hispanic organization in Utah.
With early support from a local ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and a dedicated order of Catholic nuns, CCM was established as a safe and welcoming space for families to gather, celebrate, and grow.
Over the decades, CCM has evolved into a cornerstone for Hispanic and immigrant communities throughout Utah.
Today, we serve more than 10,000 individuals annually through free or low-cost cultural programming, educational initiatives, and accessible facility rentals.We invite you to explore our programs, participate in our events, and become part of a legacy that honors our founding mission: to uplift, empower, and connect.
Centro Cívico Mexicano is a 501(c)(3) public charity | EIN: 87-0470895 | Donations are tax-deductible
Impact
Programs
Projects & Partners
Courtesy of Casa Milagros
Courtesy of Casa Milagros
Courtesy of Casa Milagros
Courtesy of Casa Milagros
Phase 1
(completed)
Courtesy of Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Courtesy of Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Courtesy of Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Courtesy of Sparano + Mooney Architecture
Phase 2
(capital campaign underway)
Casa Milagros
In 2020, CCM opened a new affordable housing complex for older adults — the Casa Milagros apartment complex, purposefully designed for people aged 62 and older. 80% of the units are designated for low-income individuals.
El Centro
CCM and Centro de la Familia have joined forces to build a multicultural civic center in downtown Salt Lake City. The new building will be called El Centro.
Partners
Sponsors
Featured sponsor: Ballet Las Americas de Utah
The mission of Ballet Las Americas de Utah, a non-profit group and the oldest Latin American Folk dancing and music group in Utah, is to unite the community under one heart, as it communicates with the universal language of Latin American music and dance. Ballet las Americas de Utah features dances from Mexico, Caribbean, and South American countries.
CCM in the news
Arsenio Gonzalez, CCM executive director, discusses efforts to revitalize the area around the civic center.
Brandy Farmer, CCM president and CEO, is honored by the Hardware Creative Collective for her work in the community.
Apartment Complex With Affordable Units For Older Adults Opens In Salt Lake City (KUER)
Centro Civico Mexicano, Utah’s oldest nonprofit Hispanic organization, this fall opened a new affordable housing complex for older adults in Salt Lake City. The Casa Milagros apartment complex, on the west side of the city, is for people aged 62 and up. Eighty percent of the units are for low-income individuals, and the rent ranges from $285 to $780, depending on the size of the unit.
Centro Civico Mexicano and Latino community to get a big, new home (Salt Lake Tribune)
The bright future of Centro Civico Mexicano — founded in 1935 — was unveiled Tuesday with a planned development to replace the aging gathering place of Salt Lake City's Latino community. The project at 155 S. 600 West — estimated at $15 million or more — would include a multipurpose theater, gym, open-air teaching/soccer facility, gallery, classrooms, day-care center and 60 affo
Government of Mexico Honors Leader of Centro Civico Mexicano (Univision)
Brandy Farmer, President and CEO of the Mexican Civic Center, received the prestigious Ohtli Award for dedicating her life to supporting victims of domestic violence and vulnerable populations, such as immigrants, refugees, women, and youth.
Events
Cinco de Mayo “Celebrating the Battle of Puebla” 2026 Ignacio Zaragoza Awards Dinner
Cinco de Mayo “Celebrating the Battle of Puebla” 2026 Ignacio Zaragoza Awards Dinner
Cinco de Mayo “Celebrating the Battle of Puebla” 2026 Ignacio Zaragoza Awards Dinner
Cinco de Mayo “Celebrating the Battle of Puebla” 2026 Ignacio Zaragoza Awards Dinner
Grito de Dolores 2025 Mexican-inspired fashion show
Grito de Dolores 2025 Mexican-inspired fashion show
Grito de Dolores 2025 Mexican-inspired fashion show
Grito de Dolores 2025 Mexican-inspired fashion show
Contact us
155 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-883-9792
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