MACAA Family Economic Security Class Schedule

Charlottesville, Virginia-

MACAA has a new Family Economic Security program schedule for May-August.  The program will provide individuals and families tools for personal and financial growth through empowerment and proactive programs.  For more information you can call MACAA at  ext. 3027. 434-295-3171 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            434-295-3171      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

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Financial Literacy Month Proclamation

President Obama has signed the proclamation naming April as National Financial Literacy Month.

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MACAA Posts Family Economic Security Class Schedule

Charlottesville, Va.- Monticello Community Action is offering free tax preparation assistance, financial education training and financial counseling.  The training is free and open to the public.

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MACAA Hosts Family Economic Security Program

Charlottesville, Va.- On Saturday, March 26 MACAA will host Women Empowered to Create Wealth:  An Empowerment Summit.

The summit was created to encourage all women from all backgrounds to come together for discussions on self-care, financial freedom, economic advancement and personal growth.

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UVA Study: One Quarter of Households On Brink of Poverty

The Daily Progress- Charlottesville, Va.

Jim Schuyler, executive director of Virginia Community Action Partnership, said the number of Virginians in need of financial assistance has grown extensively....

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Read the study: Building Economic Security for Virginia Families (PDF) by Rebecca M. Tippett

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America Saves Week Starts Soon

America Saves Week is February 20-27.  Have you signed up to participate?

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Clinch Valley Community Action Hosts Financial Fair

North Tazewell, Va.- Your Money Matters

Clinch Valley Community Action will host a Financial Fair on February 11, 2011.  Among the many exhibitors will be BB&T and the Bank Bus.

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Read Clinch Valley's Free Tax Preparation Press Release....

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