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 | One of United Way’s top goals is to help working families and individuals achieve economic success and independence. One way we’re working to achieve this goal is through our new United Way Center for Financial Stability, which opened in October in Northwest Miami. |
This one-stop center, one of only two United Way Worldwide national pilot sites, provides families and individuals with a full range of services and support – from financial coaching to free tax preparation and benefits enrollment to employment assistance and credit counseling. The Center is operated by South Florida Urban Ministries; its founding partner is Bank of America
For a downloadable brochure on services offered at the Center for Financial Stability:
South Florida Urban Ministries
11500 NW 12 Avenue
Miami, FL 33168
(305) 688-3551
(305) 688-3556 (fax)
http://www.sflum.org/
English, Spanish, Creole spoken
Get help online
Browse United Way’s online financial resources for helpful information on foreclosure prevention, money management, meeting your needs, employment, coping with stress, tax help and prosperity centers.
The Center is operated through funding provided by the following organizations and companies:
Bank of America
Florida Power & Light
IBM
Siemer Family Foundation
South Florida Urban Ministries
United Way of Miami-Dade
United Way Worldwide
Volunteer Florida
The United Way Center for Financial Stability works in partnership with the following organizations:
ACCION USA – Florida
Consolidated Credit Counseling Services
Consumer Credit Counseling Services / Apprisen Financial Advocates
Cuban American National Council
Financial Planning Association
Lakeview Elementary School
Little Haiti Housing Association
Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida
South Florida Workforce
Switchboard of Miami
War on Poverty
WorkSquare
Youth Co-Op
YWCA of Greater Miami
United Way of Miami-Dade
How to get free tax help
South Florida Urban Ministries
Beehive
Budget Lounge
Financial Literacy Library
Employment Orientation
Takes place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
9 - 10 am
WorkSquare helps individuals seeking temporary or permanent employment in labor and service positions. Join us for a WorkSquare Orientation -- every first and third Tuesday of the month – and see how becoming a WorkSquare Member can improve your job prospects!
Matched-savings/IDA program: CREDIT - Why is credit important, understanding credit and how to repair your credit. Presented by YWCA Miami-Dade.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Employment Orientation - Helps individuals seeking temporary or permanent employment in labor and service positions. Presented by WorkSquare.
Thursday, March 10, 2010
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Matched-savings/IDA program: Banking - Participants will review the features and costs of different banks, accounts and check cashing outlets. Presented by YWCA Miami-Dade.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Matched-savings/IDA program: Finale/Post-Test - Participants will celebrate the end of the IDA cycle and begin applying what they have learned. Presented by YWCA Miami-Dade.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Employment Orientation - Helps individuals seeking temporary or permanent employment in labor and service positions. Presented by WorkSquare.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Start your own business - Discover the tools and secrets the Pros use at this informative session on starting your own business. Presented by SFLUM.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learn more about the Matched-savings/IDA program.
To register for these classes or to schedule a tax financial check-up appointment, please call (305) 688-3551. All events take place at the United Way Center for Financial Stability.
Tax season is here! If you make less than $50,000 we can do your taxes for free! Please call to make an appointment and for details on what you need to bring.
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