HISPANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION INC

WALK IN SERVICES PROGRAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HEALTH PROGRAM): THE WALK-IN SERVICES PROGRAM IS AN APPOINTMENT-FREE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY EITHER THROUGH RESOURCES, ASSISTANCE, OR REFERRALS. THEY PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:IMMEDIATE NEEDS: CRISIS ASSISTANCE - HELP FOR ANYONE SEEKING EMERGENCY SUPPORT SUCH AS FILING A POLICE REPORT, SHELTER, FOOD, FINANCIAL AID, AND COUNSELING SERVICES; SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES - DIRECT REFERRALS TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER ARE AVAILABLE; HOUSING ASSISTANCE - RECEIVE REFERRALS FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR RENT, DISASTER RELIEF, AND HOUSING STABILITY; SNAP ASSISTANCE - ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR SNAP, WIC, AND GOVERNMENT INSURANCE; FOOD INSECURITY -REFERRALS TO FOOD PANTRIES AS WELL AS DIRECT ASSISTANCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PARTNERS WHEN AVAILABLE AND SUPPLIES LAST. DOCUMENTATION ASSISTANCE: WE OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH DOCUMENTATION FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THEIR CONSULATES; TAX DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE - RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL TAX FORMS; LEGAL ASSISTANCE - GET LEGAL AND NOTARY SERVICE REFERRALS TO PARTNER AND NON PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS; OFFICE SERVICES - WE OFFER SUCH SERVICES AS FAX AND PRINTING FOR DOCUMENTS; PASSPORT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE - GET HELP WITH YOUR PASSPORT APPLICATION WITH TRANSLATION SERVICES ARE DIRECTLY PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION.EDUCATION ASSISTANCE: PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY THE FOUNDATION; EDUCATION ASSISTANCE - RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION LISTS AND FAFSA ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DIRECTLY THROUGH WORKSHOPS HOSTED BY THE FOUNDATION; ENGLISH CLASSES - WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ENGLISH CLASSES AND THE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING THOSE CLASSES; HISET DIPLOMA - RECEIVE INFORMATION ON CLASSES PROVIDED ON-SITE BY THE YWCA.HEALTH ASSISTANCE: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - GET INFORMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITH A LIST OF CLINICS; NEW RESIDENTS SERVICES - RECEIVE INFORMATION ON HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD BANKS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND MORE; FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES - GET RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN CREATING AN APPOINTMENT TO RENEW / OBTAIN TENNCARE OR OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS VIA FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES; DISABILITY ASSISTANCE - GET CONNECTED WITH TN PATHFINDER; HEALTH SERVICES - GET INFORMATION FOR LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES.OTHER SERVICES: WEDDING / CIVIL CEREMONIES - WE OFFER SCHEDULING FOR WEDDING AND CIVIL CEREMONIES PROVIDED WEEKLY ON-SITE; EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE - WE PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH A JOBS LIST WHERE THEY CAN BE CONNECTED WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS; VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - WALK-IN SERVICES ASSISTS IN PROVIDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL OR THE COURTS AS WELL AS THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; EVENT REGISTRATION - GET REGISTERED FOR EVENTS SUCH AS THE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER, BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE, AND HEALTH FAIRS ENSURING YOU HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND EVENTS OFFERED.

CULTIVATE PROGRAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BAILA PROGRAM): CULTIVATE OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL BALLET, FOLKLORE DANCE, ART, SINGING (VOICE), GUITAR, PIANO, AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR UNDER RESOURCED KIDS. THE PROGRAMS NURTURE CREATIVITY, A POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM, AND DISCIPLINE BY CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN FEEL CONFIDENT AND CULTURALLY APPRECIATED. THESE CLASSES ALSO OFFER A CREATIVE SPACE TO EXPLORE SELF-EXPRESSION AND CONNECT WITH THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS AS WELL AS DEVELOP DISCIPLINE AND TEAMWORK. THE CULTIVATE SUMMER CAMP IS AN ENRICHING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 7-12. IN THIS CAMP, INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE A SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN, PLAY, AND GROW. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SOCCER, DANCE, MUSIC, ART, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT AIM TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND CONFIDENCE. THIS SUMMER CAMP ENSURES THAT CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL AND FUN OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SELF-EXPRESSION.THE SOCCER CAMP AT CULTIVATE IS A PARTNERED ACTIVITY WITH YOUTHCO WHERE PLAYERS AGES 5-12 PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER PRACTICES. PRACTICES ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH BASIC SOCCER SKILLS WHILE PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND A FUN ENVIRONMENT. A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IS PRIORITIZED SO PLAYERS CAN GROW CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.THE SABRE LEAGUE AT CULTIVATE IS A PARTNERED PROGRAM WITH THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS WHERE PLAYERS AGES 6-12 PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED STREET HOCKEY PRACTICES FOR 6 WEEKS. THIS CAMP IS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE IMMIGRANT CHILDREN TO THE SPORT OF STREET HOCKEY AS IT IS NOT WELL KNOWN IN THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES. PLAYERS LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE SPORT INCLUDING STICKHANDLING, PASSING, SHOOTING, AND WORKING SUCCESSFULLY AS A TEAM. THE INSTRUCTOR FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVITIES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THAT ARE ALSO IMPORTANT IN LIFE SUCH AS COMMUNICATION AND DISCIPLINE.