What is One Stop?
One Stop provides FREE referrals to services that can help address the needs of Hostos students so they can remain in school and succeed academically.
Hostos One Stop's Mission
Hostos One Stop’s mission is to bridge the information gap separating low-income families from life-changing public benefits, tax credits and other essential services that remain untapped and inaccessible. These basic resources, food, health insurance, child care and tax refunds – increase the likelihood that families are healthy and stable.
One Stop harnesses America's most effective anti-poverty tools to create economic mobility for low-income families and individuals. Through a unique one-stop shop, One Stop connects people to the resources they need to attain higher education, obtain good jobs, and achieve financial self-sufficiency.
One Stop at Hostos - Who We Serve
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Average income - $11,215 |
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43 percent work at least part-time |
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42 percent have one or more children in their household |
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67 percent are female |
From 2009 through June, 2014, Single
Stop and its partners served
10,026
families and individuals at Hostos
connecting them to
$19,495,629
in benefits, tax refunds,
and supportive services.
Benefits Breakdown
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Tax Preparation
3,832 returns filed
$7,223,945 in refunds |
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Food Preparation
495 approved applications
$1,250,371 in benefits |
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Financial Counseling
719 served
$1,438,000 in valued savings |
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Health Insurance
661 approved applications
$4,556,000 in value |
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Legal Counseling
733 served
$3,093,777 in benefits |
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Other Resources
4,634 served
$1,933,536 in value |