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March 2008
Greetings!
United
Way's 2-1-1 of WNC's e-newsletter is a resource for you.
We provide this as a way to keep in touch, highlight local
health and human service initiatives, promote information and
referral tools for serving your clients, gain your feedback,
and strengthen our community partnerships.
If you
have information to include in this newsletter, or have
questions or comments, please feel free to contact us. The
information in our free e-newsletter is meant to be shared.
Please forward and encourage your friends to sign-up.
We
hope you find the information useful and we look forward to
hearing from you. |
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Federal
Economic Stimulus Payments
Federal
Economic Stimulus Payments will be sent to millions of
taxpayers beginning in May - make sure you and your clients
receive yours. Eligible individuals receive up to $600
and married couples up to $1,200. Parents receive an
additional $300 for each eligible child who was 17 or
under at the end of 2007 and who lived at home more than
half of 2007.
To
receive your payment: you must have a valid Social
Security number, at least $3,000 of income for 2007, and file
a 2007 Federal tax return. Even people who
normally don't have to file taxes are required to this year in
order to get the payment.
For
more information about the Economic Stimulus Payment, click
here.
2-1-1 can link households earning less than $40,000 per
year to free tax sites where IRS-certified tax preparers
ensure that your tax return is filed correctly. Don't
let a little paperwork stand between you and your Federal
Economic Stimulus Payment. Dial 2-1-1 or 252-HELP (4357) from
a cell phone or visit www.211wnc.org for more
information! |
| Tools for You
The NC Council for Women/Domestic Violence
Commission and MANNA FoodBank invite you to attend a free
seminar:
Serving and
Reaching Out to Latinos
Monday, April 14, 2008, 9:00am -
4:00pm
Blue Ridge Community
College
Patton Building, Room 150/151
Flat Rock, NC
Topics include:
- From Global to Local: Understanding the Causes and
Consequences of Immigration
- Communication Across Cultures: Issues and
Implications of Latino Culture
- Practical Strategies for Developing an Outreach to
Latinos
Space is limited! Register by
calling the Western Region Office of the NC Council for Women
at 828-251-6169 or by emailing Deborah.compton@ncmail.net. |
| 2007 Report to Our Community
2-1-1 issued a printed Report to Our Community in
January. This annual report provides an overview
of our key 2007 activities, statistics, partnerships,
successes, and other information about our service.
If you would like a printed copy of this report mailed to
you, please contact Jen Waite at (828) 255-0696 or jwaite@unitedwayabc.org. |
Community Resource Spotlight
Voting
The
2008 North Carolina Primary Election will be held on May
6th.
All registered voters in North Carolina may vote in this
primary, regardless of party affiliation.
Other important dates:
Last day to register to vote: April
11th
Absentee Voting: March 17th - April 29th
One
Stop Absentee Voting: April 17th - May 3
For more information, including a list of who is
on the ballot for each office, contact the Board of
Elections in your area:
- Buncombe County: (828) 250-4200
- Henderson County: (828) 697-4970
- Madison County: (828) 649-3731
- Transylvania County: (828) 884-3114
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