Hispanic Services Council

(813) 936-7700

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Cultural Non Profit

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About Hispanic Services Council

Founded in 1992, Hispanic Services Council (HSC) is a private, non-profit organization focused on improving the lives of Latino children and their families in Hillsborough County. The brainchild of social service professionals, HSC was initially an informal network that offered bilingual translation, information and referral services through the Linea Hispana (Spanish Hotline).

We reframed our work in 2011 to focus on Education, Health, Economic Mobility and Civic Engagement, which represent our commitment to changing the policy, environmental and systematic conditions impacting Latinos. HSC’s work centers on listening to those we serve and developing access to opportunities that result in an educated, healthy, and engaged Latino community.

HSC serves as the cultural and language conduit for families who are seeking stability in the United States, alleviating the isolation felt by those who are trying to overcome language and cultural barriers to lead productive lives. We help them through challenges such as securing adequate housing, gaining U.S. citizenship, enrolling their children in school, and finding health services. Our relationships with providers alleviate the frustration of those who may not have the language or cultural capacity to connect more fully with the families they are trying to support.

Our mission is to increase access and opportunities for Latinos and influence the systems that serve them.