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&#160;The Hispanic Access Foundation Juntos Podemos Contra El Cancer workers prepare outreach initiatives.
The Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) was founded with the goal in mind of improving opportunities for Hispanics in the United States in...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/Rg-pAkYRReA" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/06/18/hispanic-access-foundation-together-we-can-defeat-cancer/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/06/18/hispanic-access-foundation-together-we-can-defeat-cancer/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Taxes key for Hispanics on health care, immigration future</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/gF6R-b7Zv2I/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/03/28/taxes-key-for-hispanics-on-health-care-immigration-future/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:09:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Civic Participation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Immigration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Violence Reduction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Demographics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Elected officials]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Immigrants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latinos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[preventive health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Undocumented immigrants]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3558</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[Campaign strives to educate Spanish-speaking taxpayers, remove challenges<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/gF6R-b7Zv2I" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/03/28/taxes-key-for-hispanics-on-health-care-immigration-future/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/03/28/taxes-key-for-hispanics-on-health-care-immigration-future/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>It’s Tax Season and April 15 Is Around the Corner  Regardless of Immigration Status, We All Must File</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/T1nDiYgvlMs/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/03/21/its-tax-season-and-april-15-is-around-the-corner-regardless-of-immigration-status-we-all-must-file/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:06:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Civic Participation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Immigration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Higher education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Immigrants]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latinos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scholarships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Undocumented immigrants]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3543</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hispanic Access Foundation provides free tax education workshops aroundthe country to help Hispanics navigate the U.S. tax system.
By: Javier Sierra
Remember: the deadline to submit your tax return documents is April 15. And there is a lot at stake for Latinos, regardless of your immigration...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/T1nDiYgvlMs" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/03/21/its-tax-season-and-april-15-is-around-the-corner-regardless-of-immigration-status-we-all-must-file/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/03/21/its-tax-season-and-april-15-is-around-the-corner-regardless-of-immigration-status-we-all-must-file/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Racial and Ethnic Disparities in US Cancer Screening Rates, study finds</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/pSDgGsbNKng/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/28/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-us-cancer-screening-rates/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:53:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Chiara Austin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Cancer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latinos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[preventive health]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://hispanicaccess.org/?p=3028</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[Screening rates lower among Hispanic and Asian Americans.  
The percentage of U.S. citizens screened for cancer remains below national targets, with significant disparities among racial and ethnic populations, according to the first federal study to identify cancer screening disparities among Asian...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/pSDgGsbNKng" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/28/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-us-cancer-screening-rates/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/28/racial-and-ethnic-disparities-in-us-cancer-screening-rates/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Latino Voters Strongly Support Protecting the Environment and Politicians Should Take Note</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/IX72lAjXBvE/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/26/latino-voters-strongly-support-protecting-the-environment-and-politicians-should-take-note/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:46:24 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Featured Articles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Science & Environment]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3502</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[By Gabriel Sanchez, Director of Research on 12/05/2012
From latinodecisions.com
In the wake of the 2012 presidential election, the Latino vote in states like Colorado has been held up as a critical and influential factor. Latino voters turned out in record high numbers and their 75% vote for...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/IX72lAjXBvE" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/26/latino-voters-strongly-support-protecting-the-environment-and-politicians-should-take-note/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/26/latino-voters-strongly-support-protecting-the-environment-and-politicians-should-take-note/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: How to Protect Yourself from Tax Scams</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/s_Mzs59aRBo/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/25/wolves-in-sheeps-clothing-how-to-protect-yourself-from-tax-scams/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:58:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Civic Participation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3535</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[By Javier Sierra
Paying your taxes is not only an obligation for all those working in this country, but also one of the best ways to show your generosity and loyalty to the country that has welcomed you.
Without an efficient tax system, a modern society cannot exist. But, like about everything else...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/s_Mzs59aRBo" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/25/wolves-in-sheeps-clothing-how-to-protect-yourself-from-tax-scams/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/25/wolves-in-sheeps-clothing-how-to-protect-yourself-from-tax-scams/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Taxes Key for Latinos on Health Care, Immigration Future</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/Uin-aBD9V-4/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/21/taxes-key-for-latinos-on-health-care-immigration-future/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:13:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Civic Participation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Immigration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Violence Reduction]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Clean air]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[environmental health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latinos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Undocumented immigrants]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3550</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[Huffington Post
By: Maite Arce
For Latinos, the 2012 tax return presents significant opportunity. In fact, the potential impact of key legislative changes for the nation&#8217;s fastest growing population is unprecedented.
Starting in 2014, many people &#8212; not just Latinos &#8212; who do not...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/Uin-aBD9V-4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/21/taxes-key-for-latinos-on-health-care-immigration-future/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/21/taxes-key-for-latinos-on-health-care-immigration-future/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Hispanic Access Foundation applauds Obama’s nomination for Interior Secretary</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/52aAUmduzHM/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/13/hispanic-access-foundation-applauds-obamas-nomination-for-interior-secretary/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:54:45 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Science & Environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[environment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latino]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3531</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[WASHINGTON – Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) President Maite Arce released the following statement regarding President Obama’s nomination of Sally Jewell, CEO of Recreational Equipment, Inc., for Secretary of Interior:
&#8220;Sally Jewell is an excellent choice for Interior Secretary. Protecting...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/52aAUmduzHM" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/13/hispanic-access-foundation-applauds-obamas-nomination-for-interior-secretary/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/02/13/hispanic-access-foundation-applauds-obamas-nomination-for-interior-secretary/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>Juntos Podemos Contra El Cancer – Together We Can Defeat Cancer</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/uGvApr0XSsA/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/01/14/juntos-podemos-contra-el-cancer-together-we-can-defeat-cancer/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:04:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3512</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[HAF has designed a project for the CDC to develop an innovative, scalable, and cost-effective model for changing Latino attitudes and behaviors about colorectal and breast cancer prevention.  We are currently seeking to form partnerships to enhance the work of cancer providers in five...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/uGvApr0XSsA" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/01/14/juntos-podemos-contra-el-cancer-together-we-can-defeat-cancer/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2013/01/14/juntos-podemos-contra-el-cancer-together-we-can-defeat-cancer/</feedburner:origLink></item> <item><title>HAF Announces the Winner of the Chicago New Futuro Laptop Photo Contest</title><link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~3/8rgvSMuGI30/</link> <comments>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2012/12/04/haf-announces-the-winner-of-the-chicago-new-futuro-laptop-photo-contest/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:30:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Jennifer Brandt</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[High school]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Higher education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Hispanics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Latinos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scholarships]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hispanicaccess.org/?p=3498</guid>  <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Congratulations to Jasmine Desiree Cortes.
Cortes , a 17-year-old twelfth grader from Chicago, was born in Puerto Rico and is now deciding on her college, which is between Occidental College, Northwestern University, Boston University, University of Miami and the University of Iowa.  She would...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/hispanicaccess/~4/8rgvSMuGI30" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2012/12/04/haf-announces-the-winner-of-the-chicago-new-futuro-laptop-photo-contest/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.hispanicaccess.org/2012/12/04/haf-announces-the-winner-of-the-chicago-new-futuro-laptop-photo-contest/</feedburner:origLink></item> </channel> </rss><!-- Performance optimized by W3 Total Cache. Learn more: http://www.w3-edge.com/wordpress-plugins/

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