We all face uncertain times in our lives. In those instances, it is good to know that there are resources available that can see you through the tough times. Below is a comprehensive list of resources to help you with community engagement, financial assistance, housing support, legal and immigration issues, health and wellness, and educational access.
Resources for Assistance
Community and General Support Programs
If you’re seeking general support for your family or community, you might try one of the following:
Latino Community Foundation: Empowers Latino families and offers general support.
La Plaza: A United Way Partner, La Plaza strives to empower Hispanic families and communities.
The Committee for Hispanic Families and Children (CHFC): An organization dedicated to supporting the development of Latino children, CHFC focuses on early education, youth development and community engagement.
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement: Helping Latinos further their professional careers and employment opportunities.
- Latino Equality Alliance: Focused on advocacy for Latino members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Financial Assistance Programs
If you feel like you are having financial difficulties, check out the following resources:
WIC: The Women, Infants and Children program help provide supplemental foods to low-income families.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): Also known as welfare, TANF provides financial support to struggling families.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Supportive funds for families struggling with financial security.
Hispanic Wealth Project: Helps Latino business owners find funding and launch companies.
Minority Business Development Agency: Works to empower and support minority business owners.
Accion Opportunity Fund: A group that supports small businesses with minority owners.
Housing Assistance Programs
If housing struggles become a concern, try looking at the following programs:
National Housing Conference: A community dedicated to developing sustainable housing and communities.
Mi Casa Housing: A program designed to prevent housing displacement and provide educational resources for long-term housing options.
- Fannie Mae HomeView: Access to programs for sustainable and long-term housing for Latinos.
Legal and Immigration Resources
The Hispanic community often faces legal and immigration issues. If you need assistance with those, use the following resources:
UnidosUS: A nonprofit focusing on Latino civil rights and advocacy.
RAICES: Supports immigrant families and provides legal assistance.
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF): Civil rights organization that focuses on protecting civil rights.
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Empowering Hispanic families and offering resources to immigrants.
United We Dream: An organization focused on immigrant rights and policy change.
Health Resources
If health issues arise, try the following resources for a variety of physical and mental health programs:
National Hispanic Health Foundation: A foundation that supports health education, research, and advocacy.
National Alliance for Hispanic Health: Provides general and mental health resources and support.
Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of Excellence: Offers resources for behavioral health and addiction recovery.
EthnoMed: An organization connecting providers to immigrant patients.
Hispanic Federation: Helps support healthcare options for Hispanic families.
Office of Minority Health Services: An organization dedicated to developing equal healthcare opportunities.
Educational Resources
If you need educational resources or school funding, check out these resources:
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: Helping fund college opportunities.
TheDream.US: Providing scholarship resources and school funding for Latinos.
NALEO Educational Fund: A fund dedicated to helping Latinos take part in the political process.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: An organization that focuses on leadership opportunities for Latinos.
Adelante Scholarships: Offering scholarships to minority students.
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