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In its conceptual idea, nonprofits were meant to be completely separate from both government entities and for profits. However, history has shown that not only is that idea unrealistic, but it is inefficient as well. These three sectors all have symbiotic relationships with one another. In simplified terms, governments receive funds mainly through taxes. Taxes that citizens have the means to pay by their jobs at for profit businesses. Nonprofits receive their funds entirely from government grants, or private donations from individuals or businesses. Businesses and citizens alike receive the services provided by both government …show more content…
This, however, indicates a deeper issue that is pervasive in the Hispanic population: they are undereducated and therefore at a disadvantage in the job marketplace. This disadvantage leads to an inability to achieve their own version of the American Dream. One organization that helps to combat the issue is Latinos in Action (LIA) a nonprofit (501(C)(3)) organization whose goals tailor around the idea of improving civic and educational engagement of the Latin American Community. They accomplish this through a variety of means. The majority of these take place in the education system, in which students are taught courses on leadership, academic success, culture, and service. In addition, LIA seeks to work closely with other nonprofits and governmental organizations to further promote and achieve its …show more content…
These two states have been an excellent starting point for this nonprofit for two very contrasting reasons. Utah has historically had very low Latino graduation rates throughout the state. In 2015 the graduation rates for Hispanic high school students had jumped 17 points since 2010, but the jump only increased the graduation rate to 72%. Florida on the other hand simply has the sheer numbers of students that need assistance. For the 2016-2017 school year, Utah has 108,141 Hispanic/Latino students enrolled in their K-12 classes, Florida has