VAHCC
Foundation
Laura Sanchez del Solar, Director
Mission
To provide the Hispanic community with education
and information to successfully integrate
themselves into the Commonwealth of Virginia
Legal
Assistance
Register
online here
Our legal clinics are open to anyone within the community. Approximately 80% of the population that utilizes the legal assistance services identify themselves as Hispanic. The Foundation proudly offers affordable and trustworthy legal support from our partnership with Williams Mullen Law Firm and Hunton and Williams Law Firm.
The VAHCCF complements the pro bono legal service by providing translation, technical assistance, and follow-up throughout the process. The program is invaluable and provides a beneficial opportunity for all persons receiving justice through VAHCCF.
Services offered by Hunton and Williams Law Firm:
-Landlord - tenant disputes
-General contract claims
-Unpaid wages
Services offered by Williams Mullen Law Firm:
-Immigration issues and U.S. Citizenship assistance
-Tax issues / assistance
-Unpaid wages
Employment
Job
Seekers Register online here
This program offered is free of charge to enter the job placement organization and the job seeker. The VAHCCF maintains a bilingual job placement database. Information may be searched in English and Spanish. Potential job candidates complete an assessment to identify their work related skills. Job placement organizations forward their employment notifications to the VAHCCF office.
The Foundation is dedicated to assisting the development of the career path of its clients, not in just helping them find the next job, but we also ask, “Where do you want to be in five years?” We believe that focusing on the future will lead our clients to invest in the community and further strengthen the local economy while integrating into the general population.
Information
and Referral Services
Request
information online here
Our program is an on-the-spot, bilingual information and referral resource available to anyone in the community. We have created a tracking system for referrals by entering client inquiries, calls or office visits, into one central database. The database is updated by staff members and the data tracks the client’s request. Based on the request, we refer the individual to the appropriate service provider. The Foundation acts as a bridge between the client and the service provider. We furnish the client with guidance throughout the process and follow-up to gauge how the client has progressed.
The VAHCCF is a far reaching charitable organization that routinely networks with other nonprofits throughout the state. We aim to provide matching and consultative services to the Hispanic population, particularly in Richmond and Central Virginia. Our unique niche seeks to foster the entrepreneurial spirit of this population.
Business Assistance
Register
for Seminars online here
This program is a value-added service that aims to provide a greater sense of hope and resolve as entrepreneurs start, grow and flourish their business endeavors. The VAHCCF schedules free seminars in both our Richmond and Fairfax offices. The business education workshops are held in both English and Spanish in the following areas to assist the Hispanic community:
How to Start a New Business or Operate a Small Business.
These workshops are conducted in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA). Attendees find immediate applications for the information presented in the planning of a new business venture or solving the problems of an existing business operation. Equally as important, attendees are able to recognize areas in which they need additional training or professional assistance.
Attendees have an opportunity to ask questions about their needs. In addition, many attendees schedule appointments for a FREE Counseling Session with SCORE Counselors who will assist them with business-related problems.
Selling to The State: Strategies for Success Workshop
These workshops are conducted in partnership with the Department of Business Assistance (DBA) and Christian & Barton LLP, Attorneys at Law. Attendees learn to sell their goods and services to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Participants are current businesses who wish to learn about eVA registration and the Commonwealth's electronic procurement system.
Minority Business Certification Workshop
These workshops are conducted in partnership with Christian & Barton LLP, Attorneys at Law. Current business owners seeking to apply for SWAM (Small, Women and Minority) certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia are encouraged to attend. To ensure completion of the application, there is an opportunity to begin the application process and to ask questions of the staff from Christian & Barton LLP. All required forms for certification are provided as part of the course. Also, Christian & Barton LLP offers to serve as the Register Agent with the State Corporation Commission for one year free of charge for VAHCC members.
Chamber
events, programs, services and operations
could not be possible without the willingness
and support of our sponsors, partners and
members in making a difference in our community.
The
Community Foundation
Nationwide Foundation
Philip Morris USA
AT&T
Henrico County, Virginia
Chesterfield
County
Legal
Clinic
Bob Redmond
Williams Mullen
Hunton and Williams
Hispanic
Women in Business
Evelia Gonzalez Porto
Mary Cofield
Carmen
Serrano
Meredith
Bringgs
VAHCC
Resource Center Partners
Christian & Barton llp
SBA
Luis Garcia
SCORE
Virginia Department of Business Assistance
Fairfax Economic Development Authority
United Way
Telamon
Corporate
Partners
Philip Morris USA
Bon Secours Richmond Health System
Bank of America
Verizon/Verizon Wireless
Capital One |
