AmeriCorps Members Can Work With The Virginia CASH Campaign

The Virginia Department of Social Services is accepting Virginia Community Corps Site Applications for the FY2007-2008 Program Year beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008. Virginia Community Corps (VCC) places AmeriCorps members in local departments of social services and community action agencies.

The purpose of VCC is to support low-income Virginians in moving from poverty to self-sufficiency, to expand the number and effectiveness of volunteers, to assist communities in being better prepared to receive ex-offenders, to assist communities in responding to natural disasters and emergencies, to strengthen families and to offer civic engagement opportunities to its members.

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:09 PM - Categories: VITA

Virginia CASH Campaign Final Results

Coalition Results for Tax Year 2006 (Filing season, Jan-April 2007)

• 24 coalitions
• 11,223 federal returns prepared (2,927 approved for EITC)
• $10,652,075 total refunds
• $3,905,244 in EITC refunds ($1,334 average EITC refund)
• $2.2 million savings to taxpayer
• 9,633 state returns prepared
• $1.6 million is state refunds
• $14,591 average adjusted gross income

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:10 PM - Categories: VITA | Coalition Partners

Raise Awareness of 2-1-1 Virginia

Governor Tim Kaine asks Virginians to help raise awareness of 2-1-1 VIRGINIA by carrying the logo on their Web sites. Free health and human service referrals have been provided to thousands of Virginians simply by dialing 2-1-1. Please register your organization today and carry the 2-1-1 VIRGINIA hotlink on your Web site.

Get more information about 2-1-1 Virginia....

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:16 PM - Categories: Press Releases

VIDA Toll Free Number Announced

VIDA has announced a toll free number, 1-888-VIDA-WIN (1-888-8432-946). When people call the number it will ring at the VHDA Call center on a special number. Staff there will answer “VIDA” and are able to answer basic VIDA questions as well as transfer someone directly to the intermediary in their area. It is very exciting!

Learn more about VIDA...............

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 1:20 PM - Categories: Press Releases | IDA Program