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Tax Campaign Kickoff - Friday, Jan. 27 @ 2pm
It's almost tax time and Capital Area Asset Builders, Community Tax Aid and United Way of the National Capital Area would like to invite you to the kickoff of the 2012 DC Earned Inco
me Tax Credit Campaign on Friday, January 27th at 2pm. This event will be held at the free community tax preparation site at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, and will draw attention to valuable tax benefits for working families and our free tax preparation sites throughout the city (read below for details).
What: DC EITC
Campaign Kickoff
When: Friday, January 27, 2pm – 3pm
Where: MLK Memorial Library
901 G St., NW
Washington, DC 20002
Each year, the DC EITC Campaign files returns for more than 4,000 low-income DC residents, helping them claim more than $6 million in tax credits and refunds. In this time of economic hardship, our efforts to help low-income residents claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and other valuable tax benefits are especially needed.
We are proud to highlight that – the District has one of the highest local EITC’s in the nation.
The kickoff event will consist of remarks, networking, and socializing with DC EITC partners. Official remarks are scheduled for 2 p.m., and press members have been invited.
DC EITC 2011-2012 Free Tax Preparation Sites
Quick Links (click to jump to sites in that region)
Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Northern Virginia, Maryland
Income Guidelines: All tax sites are open to:
Families with incomes below $45,000 &
Individuals with incomes below $25,000
Tax Sites open from January 28, 2012 - April 17, 2012,
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CAAB Receives Citi Grant to Create Innovative Savings Model and Training to Boost Entrepreneurship
Rev. Ronald E. Braxton (left) welcomes (from left) CAAB's Linda Easley Stroman, Director of Financial Education, Maurita Coley, Executive Director and CAAB Board members, Diana Meyer, Te-Mika Warner, Julius Ware II, Latresa McLawhorn Ryan, Steve Pearlman, Kathyrn R. Clay and Nancy Register to Metropolitan AME Church. Citigroup's Diana Meyer presented CAAB with a $200,000 check at the church during The CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour on Nov. 5. (Photo by Mignonette E. Dooley)
CAAB's accelerated year-long JESA program, which commenced on October 1, helps individuals who agree to save $500 towards their small business or job training costs with a savings match. For each participant, after program requirements are met, CAAB will match up to $500 in client savings at an 8:1 rate. Participants who complete the program will be not only better equipped to manage their finances and enter the workforce, but will also be bolstered with up to $4,500 (including initial client savings) to be used for additional job training or small business development costs. Read more.
WOW! Over 500 Attended CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour Event
Washington, DC. - On Saturday, Nov. 5, over 500 DC metro residents attended the CAAB/Moneywise Financial Empowerment Tour at the historic Metropolitian AME Church with special guest speakers such as Kelvin Boston, Willie Jolley, Rev. Dr. Soaries,The Honorable Marie C. Johns, Sandra L. Thompson (FDIC) and more.The event also had dynamic music performances, panel discussions on a broad range of cutting-edge topics, PLUS one-on-one credit coaching, financial planning, exhibitors from around the DC area regarding jobs, housing, money management and more. It was a huge success!
But, don't take our word for it.
Here is what a few attendees had to say:
"I appreciated it and congradulate you for providing the event for FREE, Free breakfast and Free lunch. Most seminars/workshops like this, charge $15-$20 or more for the same thing. Thank You!" - Anissa G.
"Thank you for providing this outstanding Empowerment Tour!" - Stanley W.
"Please do this again, next year." - Olu Y.
"This seminar was different. Inspirational. Informative & Empowering. Loved the food and the opportunity to ask questions." - Idris C.
"This was an exceptional and wonderfully crafted financial seminar. It really uplifted my spirit to pursue a business." - Gladys C.
"This was the most organized seminar I ever attended. I was extremely inspired to reach higher. All the speakers were very informative. I learned so much information that I can take with me on my journey. I am so glad I came. I have been truly blessed." - Beverly D.
Find more pics from the event on Facebook!
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