About us
A welcoming place for new beginnings.
The Welcome Center Foundation supports immigrants and families with practical resources, personalized guidance and services designed to strengthen the community.
Our organization
Built for families, powered by community.
The Welcome Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Davie, Florida, dedicated to making immigration and tax services more accessible for individuals and families. We believe that clear information, compassionate guidance and practical support can help people build stronger, more secure lives.
From free tax preparation to immigration resources and educational workshops, our programs are designed to meet people where they are. Every service we offer is rooted in the belief that every person deserves to feel informed, respected and supported.
Our founder
Strategy. Clarity. Results.
Xianny Chinchilla, MBA, EA, CAA.
Experienced US tax professional, senior business risk analyst, and business consultant with expertise in tax planning, financial strategy, operational efficiency, and process optimization.
Specialized in international taxpayers, wealth & tax planning, non-profit advisory, and strategic business consulting across multiple industries — agriculture, agro-food, wholesale, logistics, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Co-founder
Education. Advocacy. Community.
Paz Silva, MBA.
Paz Silva is an international nonprofit leader dedicated to helping immigrant individuals and families better understand the processes, resources, and opportunities available to them. Her work focuses on immigration education, organized document preparation, community advocacy, and accessible support.
With a background in business administration, program management, and advanced immigration studies, Paz has helped develop compliant processes, educational initiatives, and community partnerships that make complex information easier to understand and navigate.
Every person deserves to feel supported.
Immigration processes, tax preparation and access to reliable information can feel overwhelming. Our role is to help make those experiences clearer, more accessible and less intimidating.
What we stand for.
Respect
Every person who reaches out to us is treated with dignity, patience and understanding.
Compassion
We listen carefully and respond to the individual circumstances of the people we serve.
Trust
We provide clear, responsible and confidential support throughout every interaction.
Community
We believe stronger families help create stronger and more connected communities.
Our journey.
- Our beginning
The Welcome Center Foundation was created to support immigrants and families navigating important life processes.
- Growing support
Our services expanded to include immigration assistance, educational resources and free tax preparation.
- Community involvement
Volunteers and community partners became an essential part of our work.
- Today
We continue helping individuals and families access clear information and compassionate support.
- Looking ahead
Our commitment remains focused on strengthening families and building a more welcoming community.
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