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  2-1-1 Community Connection
January 2011
 
   

Message from Richard Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut 

Don't Miss Out on EITC

Since 1975, the Earned Income Tax Credit has been offering tax relief to low and moderate income individuals and families. In recent years, CT filers claiming EITC have received an average credit of over $1,800 on their federal taxes. Once again, United Way of Connecticut is working to inform and educate families about their eligibility for EITC and other federal tax credits. To learn more or for a referral to a free tax preparation site, dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org/taxes.
   
CT Money School Offers Free Financial Education

Understanding how to manage money and build assets can lead to improved financial stability. That is why United Way of Connecticut is a partner in the CT Money School, a project of the CT Association of Human Services, which offers free financial education classes on topics like saving and investing, home buying, building a credit history, retirement, long term care, health care, fraud prevention and identity theft. Classes are held in the Greater Bridgeport, Greater Hartford and Greater New Haven areas. To sign up for a class, dial 2-1-1 or click here. To search for budget counseling programs throughout the state, click here.

   
2-1-1 Calls at a Glance - 2010

The top 5 requests for services made to 2-1-1 in 2010 were for utility assistance, specialized information services, housing and shelter, financial assistance and outpatient mental health care. These requests account for half of the close to 450,000 requests made to 2-1-1 in 2010. Click here to see the top requests statewide and selected requests in your town or United Way area.
Want to Complete a College Degree?

2-1-1 lists academic counseling programs that can help those seeking to complete a college degree. The newest program, Graduate! CT, provides free guidance for those age 25 and older in Greater Hartford who are looking for a college or academic program. Click here and search Academic Counseling to find a program near you.
 

The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.
 
   

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