Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a free tax preparation program, saved local residents over $517,000 in tax preparation fees. This year, trained volunteers prepared over 3,500 tax returns at 14 locations in New Haven, West Haven, and Woodbridge helping residents claim over $5.8 million in tax refunds.
A recent University of Connecticut study commissioned by the Annie E. Casey Foundation further underscores the importance of investing in family child care training programs as implemented by All Our Kin, a New Haven nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering parents and teachers with the resources and tools they need to run a successful business.
The training helps parents become licensed child-care providers, while expanding access to high-quality early care and education and giving families more child care choices.
Jennifer Heath from United Way and Amy Stanton from Connex were guests on CT Style on December 15, 2010 to talk about SAM (Smart About Money).
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is a private charitable organization, dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the United States. It was established in 1948 by Jim Casey, one of the founders of UPS, and his siblings, who named the Foundation in honor of their mother.
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On, March 24, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the MacMillan Center at Yale University, I along with 40+ community stakeholders attended a community event announcing the United Way of Greater New Haven and Annie E. Casey Foundation's new Initiative, Financial Coaching (FCI). FCI will provide a wealth of new learning; budget coaching and financial guidance to greater New Haven residents helping them achieve financial stability.
