Hispanic Unity of Florida Inc.

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2011 to Dec 31, 2011

Signed

Jun 15, 2012

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$3,585,694

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Economic Development/Case Management services provided to: 1) HUF and the Urban League of Broward County launched the first Center for Working Families (CWF) in Broward County. CWF is an innovative approach to help low-income families reach financial stability and move up the economic ladder. The program model brings together - or bundles - access to a full range of essential economic supports, including income enhancement, work supports and public benefits, employment services, and asset building services, in one convenient location to help families build self-sufficiency, stabilize their finances, and move up the economic ladder. This model teaches clients to "Earn It", "Keep It" and "Grow It." Thanks to the generous funding of the The Jim Moran Foundation and the United Way of Broward County, new staff was hired, additional training was provided and a database system was purchased. In 9 months CWF assisted 278 clients. 100% of the clients who received at least 2 one-on-one financial coaching sessions have also established their own family budgets. 75% of the clients who received one-on-one employment coaching session started a resume and 32% of these clients acquired employment or found a better job as a result of their enrollment in CWF. 100% of eligible clients were assisted in completing applications for income supports and public benefits; Out of these, 94% did receive public benefits. 2) HUF secured a second grant from the IRS for 2010-2011 for the VITA (free tax preperation) Program. 4,632 free returns were prepared by 125+ volunteers from 14 sites and $5.5 million dollars in refunds were generated for our clients. Later in the year, HUF took the lead to form the Broward VITA Collaborative (BVC). This group worked to create a new VITA model for the county. Some of the BVC members are: Minority Development Empowerment Inc. (MDEI), Hands On Broward, IRS, Children's Services Council of Broward County (CSC) and the United Way of Broward County. The BVC recruited over 250 volunteers for its 2011 expanded training program hosted at Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University, Children's Services Council and the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs. It has been a long-term goal of HUF's to create not just a comprehensive training program, but a model for other providers throughout South Florida. In November 2012, IRS awarded HUF and its partners a three-year federal grant. HUF was the only agency in Central and South Florida to receive multi-year funding. 3) The Entrepreneurship program expanded its services to new locations: Ana G. Mendez University System and the Urban League of Broward County. These partners joined HUF in hosting the three (3) two-session workshops which were conducted in English and Spanish. The 3 workshops facilitated by GBS People Group served 63 clients with detailed information and resources on all aspects of starting and sustaining a small business. Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (HBIF) presented at the workshops to offer additional follow up one on one small business counseling. Clients were provided with and linked to great information and resources needed to take their business ideas to the next level. 4) Public Benefits (Food and Health) applications assistance was mainly provided through the Center for Working Families, however, Case Managers and Coaches continued providing this important service to all HUF's clients. In addition, CWF staff provided assistance to the general public on Fridays. Over 300 received assistance.

Activity 3

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT and Health Services: Over 1,000 of the 2,500 clients served in the civic engagement area received naturalization advice and 25 community volunteers were involved in our Naturalization Workshops and Citizenship Classes. HIV TESTING, COUNSELING AND LINKAGE PROGRAM PROVIDED HIV TESTING TO HIGH-RISK HIV CLIENTS. OVER 650 CLIENTS WERE TESTED.

Filer

EIN

59-2230272