The goal of the Match Grant program is to help refugees, Amerasians, Cuban and Haitian entrants, and asylees attain economic self-sufficiency within four months after date of enrollment.
Once a person or family is enrolled they receive the following services:
• Employment referral and development
• Community orientation services
• Housing and utility assistance
• Referrals to local agencies for additional services
Eligibility for services is limited to those individuals with Refugee, Asylee, Cuban/Haitian entrant or Amerasian status. Program enrollment must occur within 30-days of arrival or in the case of asylees, within 30-days from the date asylum was approved.
Contact:
813-631-4370 (ask for Jose)