Haitian Neighborhood Center"Sant La"

What Haitian Neighborhood Center"Sant La" does

The Haitian Neighborhood Center "Sant La" is a Florida-registered nonprofit charitable organization (legal entity: The Haitian Neighborhood Center, Sant La, Inc.; Florida registration CH-13785) founded in 2000 and headquartered at 13450 West Dixie Highway in North Miami, with a secondary South Hub at 900 NE 23 Avenue in Homestead. The organization serves the Haitian and Haitian-American community of South Florida through a portfolio of direct-service programs rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include a TPS Resource Center responding to federal Temporary Protected Status policy changes, capacity-building services including survival Creole language training and cultural competence consulting for other organizations, civic engagement forums, the Creole-language television talk show 'Teleskopi', a Youth and Family Success Center providing evidence-based treatment for behavioral and trauma-related challenges, workforce development services, and the Sant La Fellows leadership development program (which has graduated ten cohorts). Sant La also convenes multi-stakeholder coalitions including the Lakou TPS Initiative, which coordinates nine partner organizations (AEDAP, Avanse Ansanm, Ayiti Community Trust, Catholic Legal Services, Florida Immigrant Coalition, HAPC, Haitian Lawyers Association, and Rebati Santé Mentale), the Together for Children Northeast Corridor Coalition, the Neighborhood Advisory Group, and the Haitian Philanthropy Coalition.

The organization's business model is a donation-and-grant-funded nonprofit structure. Revenue is generated through individual monetary donations (credit card, mail-in checks, planned giving via wills), corporate contributions, foundation grants, and event-based fundraising including an annual gala that has run every year from 2012 through at least 2026. Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries — there is no pricing or fee structure for community members. The organization employs approximately 21 staff and is led by Executive Director Gepsie M. Metellus. There is no parent company, equity investor, or external ownership; governance is via a Board of Directors. Operational signals include an active 2025 Silver Jubilee (25th anniversary) celebration, an open Program Director hire for the Youth and Family Success Center, and ongoing coalition advocacy including a U.S. Senate letter campaign supporting a three-year TPS extension for Haitian nationals.

The organization's primary customer segment is Haitian and Haitian-American families in South Florida facing immigration uncertainty (particularly TPS), cultural adjustment, community disconnection, youth behavioral challenges, and workforce barriers. Distribution is via two physical locations, the Teleskopi broadcast platform, in-person community events, and direct outreach. The organization holds COPPA compliance certification for its data practices and is registered as an active operating entity in Florida. No financial figures (revenue, expenses, reserves) are disclosed in the available source data.

Name

Haitian Neighborhood Center"Sant La"

Legal name

The Haitian Neighborhood Center, Sant La, Inc.

Website

https://santla.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sant La is a Florida nonprofit founded in 2000 that provides direct-service programs including TPS immigration support, Creole-language media, youth services, workforce development, and civic engagement to the Haitian-American community across South Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Immigration support services
• Cultural heritage programming
• Workforce development services
• Youth and family services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts monetary donations from individuals and corporations, with various giving options including credit card donations, mail-in checks, and planned giving through wills.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sant La is a nonprofit community resource center that provides direct services to the Haitian-American community of South Florida, including TPS immigration support, capacity building and Creole language training for other organizations, civic engagement forums, the Creole-language "Teleskopi" television talk show, a Youth and Family Success Center, workforce development, and the multi-cohort Sant La Fellows leadership program. Services are delivered free of charge at its North Miami headquarters, its Homestead South Hub, and through community events and coalition partnerships.

Product overview

Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center is a community services organization serving South Florida's Haitian-American community. Rather than a unified software platform, it offers a portfolio of direct service programs including a TPS Resource Center, capacity building services, civic engagement initiatives, educational programming through the Teleskopi television show, youth and family support services, workforce development, and a fellows leadership program. These programs work together to empower, strengthen, and uplift the Haitian-American community through advocacy, education, and direct support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TPS Resource Center for Haitian Families A resource center providing trusted information, resources, support, and updates for Haitian families affected by Temporary Protected Status changes, including connections to legal referrals, Know Your Rights information, food assistance, housing resources, and mental health services.
• Capacity Building Services Assistance provided to other community organizations with capacity-building needs, specializing in survival Creole language training and cultural competence and sensitivity services.
• Civic Engagement Programs Community forums and initiatives that promote community involvement, encouraging residents to identify their needs, propose solutions, and participate in decisions affecting their daily lives.
• Teleskopi (Creole-language television talk show) A Creole-language television talk show that serves as a key source of information and engagement on important initiatives and issues for the Haitian community, leveraging the community's strong radio and television tradition.
• Youth and Family Success Center An evidence-based treatment program serving Haitian and Haitian-American youth and families impacted by behavioral challenges, trauma, youth violence, substance abuse, and juvenile court involvement.
• Workforce Development Services Strategic workforce development initiatives that connect community members to quality employment opportunities through program oversight and partnership development.
• Sant La Fellows Program A leadership development program with multiple cohorts (Class I through Class X) designed to develop Haitian-American community leaders.
• Lakou TPS Initiative A coalition initiative coordinated by Sant La and partner organizations to provide accurate information, trusted legal referrals, coordinated support services, and advocacy for Haitian TPS holders and their families.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lakou TPS Initiative PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of nonprofit organizations, legal service providers, faith leaders, and community partners coordinating response to Haitian TPS holder needs. Partners include AEDAP, Avanse Ansanm, Ayiti Community Trust, Catholic Legal Services, Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), Haitian American Professionals Coalition (HAPC), Haitian Lawyers Association (HLA), Rebati Santé Mentale, and Sant La.
• Together for Children Northeast Corridor CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership addressing children's needs in the Northeast Corridor area.
• Neighborhood Advisory Group (NAG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory coalition working on neighborhood-level community issues and development.
• Haitian Philanthropy CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Haitian-focused philanthropic organizations coordinating charitable efforts for the community.
• Association of Exchange and Development of Activities & Partnerships (AEDAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Lakou TPS Initiative coalition providing support services to Haitian families.
• Avanse AnsanmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakou TPS Initiative partner providing community support to Haitian families.
• Ayiti Community TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakou TPS Initiative partner providing community support to Haitian families.
• Catholic Legal ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakou TPS Initiative partner providing immigration legal services to Haitian families.
• Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakou TPS Initiative partner providing immigration advocacy and services.
• Haitian American Professionals Coalition (HAPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakou TPS Initiative partner providing professional network support to Haitian Americans.
• Haitian Lawyers Association (HLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakou TPS Initiative partner providing legal expertise and referrals to Haitian families.
• Rebati Santé MentalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLakou TPS Initiative partner providing mental health resources to Haitian families.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hispanic Unity of Florida: South Florida nonprofit providing immigration legal services, workforce development, and civic engagement to immigrant families. Comparable non-profit model and service portfolio (immigration, workforce, civic engagement) similar to Sant La's broader programs.
• Americans for Immigrant Justice: Florida-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services, advocacy, and education for immigrants including Haitian TPS holders. Comparable in serving South Florida immigrant populations with legal and advocacy programming similar to the Lakou TPS Initiative.
• Little Haiti Cultural Complex: Miami-based community anchor providing cultural programming, arts, and community services to the Haitian-American community. Comparable to Sant La as a neighborhood-rooted Haitian community institution in the same geographic market.
• Haitian American Professionals Coalition (HAPC): Coalition of Haitian-American professionals and a confirmed Lakou TPS Initiative partner. Directly comparable as a Haitian-American support organization in South Florida, though focused on professional networking rather than direct social services.
• Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC): Statewide immigrant advocacy coalition and confirmed Lakou TPS Initiative partner of Sant La. Directly comparable as a Florida-based nonprofit serving immigrant communities with advocacy, civic engagement, and TPS-related services, though operating at a broader, multi-ethnic scale.
• Ayiti Community Trust: Haitian-focused philanthropic organization and confirmed Lakou TPS Initiative partner. Directly comparable as a Haitian-American nonprofit supporting community development in South Florida, overlapping in donor and community networks.
• Miami Workers Center: South Florida-based worker and immigrant rights organization focused on low-wage and immigrant workers. Comparable mission overlap with Sant La's workforce development and immigrant advocacy work in the same Miami geography.
• Catholic Legal Services of the Archdiocese of Miami: Provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in South Florida and is a confirmed Lakou TPS Initiative partner. Directly comparable as a Miami-based nonprofit delivering legal aid and social support to Haitian and other immigrant families.

Emerging players

• Centro Campesino Farmworker Center: Florida-based nonprofit providing services and advocacy to immigrant farmworker and Latino communities. Comparable small-staff nonprofit model delivering community support, though with a different demographic focus than Sant La.

Regional players

• Farmworker Association of Florida: Florida statewide nonprofit serving immigrant farmworker communities with advocacy, education, and capacity building. Comparable rural/immigrant community service model and capacity-building role, though focused on agricultural workers rather than the Haitian urban diaspora.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/santlahaitian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haitian-neighborhood-center-sant-la-

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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