Affirming Youth programming is designed to engage youth and their families in the evidence-based, culturally responsive assessment and treatment for traumatic stress and associated mental health symtoms.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a national initiative to offer accurate, secure, and free tax help, to lower income households.

We believe residents are better able to prosper when they are healthy and financially secure. Through our services and programs designed to help people improve their health and financial stability, we are working to fulfill our vision of a more just and equitable Miami.

For more information, contact Maryanne Rodriguez at maryanner@catalystmiami.org or 786-414-1306

The Community Resource Centers are currently providing VITA Services remotely. The office hours are Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Send an email to one of the Community Resource Centers listed below and upload all supporting documents to prepare your tax return. This service is available to individuals/households earning $56,000 or less annually, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking residents. All tax returns are electronically filed.

Gain important skills and knowledge for life, school, and work through the MDPLS’ free programs and resources. We offer over 16,000 training sessions through LinkedIn Learning, resume review and editing with Tutor.com, Business Plans Handbook (Gale), demographic data (Demographics Now), legal forms, and more resources for individuals and businesses.

For further assistance, please reach out to customercare@mdpls.org

Sant La provides a series of workshops entitled “From Saving to Asset Building” designed to enhance understanding of and access to commonly available financial products. Topics include: Budget Management, Credit Cards, Mortgages, Loans and an understanding of various financial products. Our comprehensive financial security services include: free tax preparation for low to moderate income tax payers, assistance with the resolution of issues with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and financial literacy coaching.

Geography: Miami-Dade County