Group helps immigrants integrate in the Ozarks

By Cliff Erwin, KY3 News cerwin@ky3.com

10:12 p.m. CDT, October 25, 2011

HOLLISTER, Mo. - For some immigrants to the Ozarks, living in an English speaking society can be difficult for every day life.

A local tax service company, Open Horizons, is making integration into the Branson area a little easier.

Tonight the group hosted its third annual seminar at the Hollister Y-M-C-A. The goal is to help those in the community who need the services of bilingual lawyers, insurance companies, and churches.

Taney County, the state of Missouri and even the Mexican Consulate from Kansas City were available for advice or services that new immigrants to the area needed. For volunteers and participants alike, it's a way the community can grow closer.

"We try to put all the services together and try to help the Hispanic community out here," said Shirley Powell with Open Horizons.

"It's something that we try to give back to our community, help with our community just to not do only tax services, instead help them, so they can have everything," Vanessa Huacuz with Open Horizons said.

"Working together is the key to save our community," Mondo Delavega with Morningside Church said. "It's all about the kids, it's all about saving their future whether you're Hispanic, whether you're Caucasian, whether you're Asian, whether you're African American, it's all about bringing peace to the community and building a better future for our kids."

If you are interested in helping out at the next seminar or would just like more information, you can contact Open Horizons at (417)334-9979.

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Open Horizons
500 West Main Street, Branson, MO 65616-2727 (417) 334-9979 ‎

Our services cover a wide range of skills from tax preparations, translation and interpretation services. We also offer assistance with ITIN applications and we are certified by the state for all of you notary and apostille needs.