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FREE Tax Prep / Amended Taxes + CHILD TAX CREDIT (CTC) until mid-October.
Declaraciones / Enmiendas SIN COSTO y CREDITO TRIBUTARIO POR HIJOS hasta mediados de octubre.

AHORA podemos ayudarlo con las solicitudes de ITIN. Contáctenos hoy para detalles.

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We dream of a community of successful children and stronger families.

When people fall short of achieving their full potential, our communities suffer. Our goal is to help children, youth, and adults achieve their full potential, so we may have an equitable and inclusive community.

As their equal partners, HUF works with families to identify the factors that challenge their overall wellbeing. Together, we identify solutions, access new resources, and sharpen existing skills.

In particular, our two-generation (2Gen) approach boosts the power of HUF’s programs and services, by linking previously disconnected communities to indispensable resources.

Since 1982, HUF has served more than 430,000 individuals. Our work in the areas of civic engagement, economic development, and education is made possible by the support of our partners, funders, and donors.

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The 8th Entrepreneur Summit is a great event that connects emerging entrepreneurs with successful business experts. It is an amazing opportunity to exchange ideas and network with like-minded professionals and other small business owners who can provide connections, guidance and inspiration.

As a learning and networking event for aspiring & emerging business owners it will showcase the diverse array of businesses that contribute to South Florida’s regional economy. Hundreds of attendees will connect with other business owners and professionals, learn from subject matter experts how to start and grow their businesses, and receive insights and best strategies for success. The event will feature a master class on networking with an opportunity for hands-on learning, keynote speaker, and American Dreamer Award presentation and panel discussion. The day also will include several workshops (two in Spanish) and an exhibit hall with 30+ business support organizations.

IN ENGLISH (Ver informació en español abajo)

View the program flyers here. Bolantes del programa en español aquí.

Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF), a non-profit established in Broward County in 1982, is working in partnership with Broward County United Way and the American Red Cross to provide Disaster Case Management (DCM) to support recovery for affected Broward County residents with unmet needs.

Broward residents who may have suffered damage to property or personal belongings as a result of Hurricane Irma, may qualify for Hurricane Irma Financial Assistance if certain criterion are met. This assistance is not a loan and would not have to be repaid. It is provided by the generosity of donors through the American Red Cross. Hispanic Unity of Florida, in partnership with the United Way of Broward County, received a grant to support Broward County residents who are still recovering from the damages of Irma and still have unmet needs.

Services

A Hispanic Unity case manager will help cover unmet needs of individuals through a personalized recovery plan consisting of:

1) Assessment of survivor's Hurricane Irma-related needs

2) Guidance through the FEMA appeal process

3) Development of a personal disaster recovery plan

4) Connection with necessary resources, such as housing (i.e., roof repair, mold remediation), employment, financial assistance, food transportation, health insurance, legal, referral services, childcare referral, youth services, clothing, and other unmet needs.

Individuals are encouraged to call and set up an appointment to review the eligibility criteria and submit an application, if they are eligible.

We encourage residents to bring the following documents: Photo ID and if possible, proof of home ownership, such as deed or homestead exemption letter from the tax collector.  Individuals who are renting, may be eligible and would also need to bring a photo ID and copy of their lease. Even if clients do not qualify for Red Cross assistance, many other resources are available to help unmet needs from Hurricane Irma.

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En español

View the program flyers here. Bolantes del programa en español aquí.

Los residentes del Condado Broward que pueden haber sufrido daños a la propiedad o pertenencias personales, como resultado del huracán Irma, pueden calificar para la Asistencia financiera del huracán Irma si se cumplen ciertos requisitos. Esta asistencia no es un préstamo y no tendría que ser reembolsada. Es proporcionada por la generosidad de los donantes a través de la Cruz Roja Americana. Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF), en asociación con United Way of Broward County, recibió una subvención para apoyar a los residentes del condado de Broward que aún se están recuperando de los daños de Irma y aún tienen necesidades no satisfechas.

Servicios

Un trabajador social HUF ayudará a cubrir las necesidades no satisfechas de las personas a través de un plan de recuperación personalizado que consiste en: 1) Evaluación de las necesidades relacionadas con el huracán Irma; 2) Orientación a través del proceso de apelación de FEMA; 3) Desarrollo de un plan personal de recuperación de desastres; 4) Conexión con los recursos necesarios, como vivienda (es decir, reparación de techos), empleo, asistencia financiera, transporte de alimentos, seguro de salud, legal, servicios de referencia, referencia de cuidado infantil, servicios para jóvenes, ropa y otras necesidades no satisfechas.

Se hace un llamado a los afectados para que hagan una cita y así revisar los requisitos de elegibilidad y enviar una solicitud, si son elegibles.

Alentamos a los residentes a traer los siguientes documentos: identificación con foto y, si es posible, prueba de propiedad de la vivienda, como por ejemplo una escritura o una carta de exención de propiedad del cobrador de impuestos. Las personas que están alquilando pueden ser elegibles y también necesitarían traer una identificación con foto y una copia de su contrato de arrendamiento. Incluso si los clientes no califican para la asistencia de la Cruz Roja, hay muchos otros recursos disponibles para ayudar con las necesidades no satisfechas del huracán Irma. Para programar una cita o si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con: JAIME APONTE - 954-743-8687 - JAPONTE@HISPANICUNITY.ORG.