Mission:
United Against Poverty (UP Orlando) is a non-profit organization in Orlando, Florida, that helps individuals and families achieve economic self-sufficiency through programs like subsidized groceries, workforce training (STEP), crisis care, and case management, aiming to provide a “hand UP” to break the cycle of poverty.
Services:
-member share grocery program
-success training employment program
-Build Up program (career in home inspection training)
-crisis stabilization program
-collaborative partners services
-mobile market
-emergency food assistance
Eligibility:
Member Share Grocery Program:
Household income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Completion of a membership application. Proof of income or benefits (pay stubs, SNAP/Medicaid letter, Social Security, tax documents, etc.). Valid photo ID. Membership is free if income-qualified.
Success Training Employment Program (STEP): Unemployed or underemployed. Actively seeking employment. Ability to commit to full-time training (Monday–Friday, approx. 4 weeks). Willingness to participate in job readiness training and employer interviews. Income qualification is commonly applied, but no published income cutoff.
Crisis Stabilization Program (CSP):
Experiencing a personal, financial, housing, or employment-related crisis. Completion of an intake meeting with a Crisis Navigator. Willingness to work with staff to develop a stabilization plan. No specific income requirement publicly listed.
Collaborative Partner Services:
Identified need for additional support services. Participation in another UAP program or intake process. Eligibility depends on the partner agency, not UAP directly.
Emergency Food Assistance:
Immediate need for food. Completion of a brief intake during visit. May be referred to SNAP or other food programs. No long-term eligibility requirements.
Build UP Program:
Age 18 or older. Valid U.S. Social Security Number. High school diploma or GED. Ability to pass a background check (electronic fingerprints). Willingness to complete skills training.
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