2024-11-08T14:28:04-08:00 2023-12-31 200480992 Maria A Contreras 10041 Chardonnay Ct Sun Valley CA 91352 990EZ 2023-01-01 911898199 Familia Unida Living With Multiple Sclerosis FAMI 3234182667 4716 East Cesar Chavez Ave Los Angeles CA 90022 Irma Resendez President & CEO 2024-11-08 true true Maria A Contreras P00009709 8186404733 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.lovefamiliaunida.org X X 39850 X 39850 0 0 0 0 39850 8569 871 858 28990 39288 562 1103 1665 X 389 1665 714 1103 1665 1103 1665 Mission Statement: To Provide Unconditional Love, Hope and Support to individuals and families living with MS or a disability to maximize their quality of life. Incorporated as a grass-root 501-c3 nonprofit in 1998 as the first MS organization in the United States to outreach to the Spanish speaking community. Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis, e.g. Familia Unida; was founded in the early 90s by Irma Resendez after her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis when she was 28 years old and learned at that time there were no services available or accessible for the Spanish speaking MS community. Irma experienced paralysis to her lower extremities and was confined to a wheelchair for almost a year. The Resendez home became the casa of hope where Irma and her family shared love with their new MS friends, learned about free resources, shared tears and hugs and especially reminded each other that they were not alone. Resendez went back to school after her diagnosis of MS and successfully earned an Associate Degree, Bachelors in Social Work work and her Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Older Adults and Families while serving her community through the founding of Familia Unida. The office has been located in the East Los Angeles County- Community & Service Center - Centro Maravilla Center, for over 25 years! The organization was initially founded to provide support services and resources to the Spanish speaking community living with Multiple Sclerosis, targeting vulnerable, low-income and immigrants living with MS in the County of Los Angeles. However, with the large demand for services in the Greater Los Angeles Area from individuals living with diverse chronic illness and various disabilities and with Familia Unidas' open door policy more and more individuals in need of the wrap of services arrived for help. Familia Unidas' reputation grew among the community as the "one stop for information and referrals" through a cultural sensitive and appropriate service model that always begins where the individual request assistance.Familia Unida heard the community plea to expand the services base on their needs over 20 years ago and officially revamped the organizations mission to widen the services scope and core principles to include support to anyone who was living with a disability, chronic illness, low income, including immigrants who faced similar challenges. Today Familia unida serves individuals representing a rainbow of cultures, disabilities and especially vulnerable populations that are in need of assistance so that they too can be included in the economic growth of their community and who deserve to be counted. Those we serve often express gratitude for our services and the linkage to resources that changed and improved their quality of life. Familia Unida has earned the reputation as the safe place that doesnt turn anyone away, if Familia Unida cant help you directly, they will find the place where you need to go. We accept all that walk in our door or reach us for assistance via telephone, text, email and the various communication platforms, and during our community in person outreaches. The board of directors and community advisors pride ourselves in being volunteers driven committed to making a positive difference. However, since Covid -19 , despite being surrounded by hundreds of volunteers ready to support our programs and services, we continue to assess, and in the process of implementing different initiatives to support how best to continue with our viable programs and services that currently have funding gaps and require revamping and additional experienced leadership and management for a stronger capacity infrastructure to better the diverse population in need of our support.Therefore, Familia Unidas Programs and Services are currently limited to smaller group gathering and on-line communication for services, referrals to a variety of best support and advocacy options as we take more time to strengthen the overall capacity of the organization. In person at the office has been paused until further notice.The office is located in the heart of East Los Angeles. Due to Covid-19 still active and a serious concern to our mission and the diverse population served who have demonstrated a variety of health concerns and our urgent need to strengthen the capacity building infrastructure, we have not returned to the ELA office. Many of those we serve have expressed they are still struggling with chronic illness exacerbated due to compromised lower immune system, lingering covid-19. For this reason, we continue to work remotely hosting smaller in person group meetings and wellness and educational workshops away from the ELA office when more assessable for all concerned sporadic throughout the year.We are thankful for the satellite community centers in our neighborhoods that provide us the flexibility to host meetings after regular business hours and in the evenings in Rosemead California and surrounding cities while we pause the daily in person day to day support services. Once the economic infrastructure is financially viable, and the health and safety climate is improved, we plan to return to seeing clients at the ELA main office. Working remotely for now is our best option. Motivation & Sabor - MS Program - This current on line program is designed to remind newly diagnosed MS community members and long time MS individuals that they are not alone and that there is hope, support and resources available. Through a culturally sensitive and appropriate format, (Spanish and English) Individuals and their families can meet new friends, learn about various ways to manage MS, socialize and learn about making informed choices about your rights and path to a healthier lifestyle. -Learn about MS Updates & Resources -Have a dialogue with Expert Speakers -Dance to the Rhythm that moves you at the monthly support group meetings bridge resources, support and an abundance of wellness activities that are fun and inspiring -" A Mexican Sabor to MS wellness said Founder, Irma Resendez".S.M.I.L.E. "Support Mission Individuals with Leadership & Empowerment'. Project Current On line limited support from University Bachelor and Master Level Students Internship Opportunity focusing on implementing classroom studies towards the current limited programs and services. 33788 CARE (Counseling Advocacy Referral Empowerment) Online ProgramThe purpose of the CARE program is to work one-on-one with Familia Unida members. The Online CARE program objectives are to focus on providing supportive services such as counseling, case management, referrals and advocacy for those with disabilities and their families. Currently, these services are referred out to community partnerships given our limited staff support and our focus to revamp this program. Therefore, we are providing linkage to additional support from community based partnerships, healthcare providers, government programs to maximize their resources and personalized needed. HAPI (Health Access Personal Investment) Program. The goal of the HAPI On line Program is to bridge fun innovative health access activities and resources that are inclusive of the family while incorporating laughter, play therapy, exercise, expertise speakers, resources, educational materials/handouts in a manner that is in appropriate language, respectful, culturally sensitive and providing tools for long-term support that they can share with family members or refer to for maximum results. We encourage that "knowledge is power and reinforce the importance of communication and sharing of lessons learned and strengthening supportive services ties with family and friends for ultimate results and continued support.LOVE (Leadership Opportunities Versatile Engagement) Program is currently limited The goal of the LOVE Program is to provide mentorship, work experience for college and High School students, expertise consultation from a diverse socio- economic individuals/groups within the Southern California region to support the service gaps supporting the overall mission of the Familia Unidas mission statement. 33788 Jack Zhang Board Member 1.00 0 Adam Melendez Board Vice 1.00 0 Jim Filipan Treasurer 1.00 0 Jose Coria EdD MPA Board Chair 1.00 0 Irma Resendez CEO 40.00 0 Juan Resendez Board Member 2.00 0 Hector Barron Board Member 1.00 0 false false false false false false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false CA Irma Resendez 4716 East Cesar Chavez Ave Los Angeles CA 90022 3234182667 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 111864 121875 75725 48674 39850 397988 0 0 111864 121875 75725 48674 39850 397988 0 397988 0 0 0 397988 1.00000 1.00000 X Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $753 Other Expenses.1005 Travel $16 Other Expenses.1 Transportation $7235 Other Expenses.2 Program Expenses $5562 Other Expenses.3 Software $4478 Other Expenses.4 Telephone $3839 Other Expenses.5 Donations $2732 Other Expenses.6 Storage $1783 Other Expenses.7 Dues and Subscriptions $1158 Other Expenses.9 Outreach $627 Other Expenses.10 General & Admin $345 Other Expenses.11 Bank Charges $211 Other Expenses.12 Membership Fees $108 Other Expenses.13 Website $93 Other Expenses.14 Taxes $50 Other Assets.1 - Beginning $714 - Ending $0