Posted by Marco Ramirez
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February 26, 2010
On Wednesday, February 3rd, our partners UNITE-LA, held a press conference at Helen Bernstein High School in Hollywood to announce their 2010 LA Cash For College campaign. They were joined by City of LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and UTLA President Monica Garcia to name a few.
A big congratulations to David Rattray, Alma Salazar, and their entire Cash For College team on their very successful Super Saturday on January 30th, 2010. During their Super Saturday, they were able to help thousands of college-bound students from high schools throughout LA County complete their FAFSA applications. This is such an important campaign that assists so many students in realizing their dreams of further education and a better future. To learn more about the LA Cash For College campaign, visit their website at www.lacashforcollege.org
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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February 4, 2010
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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February 4, 2010
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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January 30, 2010
Representatives from State Controller John Chiang’s office, along with United Way staff and community volunteers, joined to provide free income tax preparation services at YMCA of Wilmington.
Gang Alternatives Program (GAP) provided laptop computers and the use of their mobile technology van <– very cool! The day could not have happened without their partnership. This is the only free income tax preparation site in LA County with it’s own satellite dish.
Special thanks to the Orange County Chapter of the Financial Planners Association, IRS, Long Beach Community Action Partnership, and YMCA staff for all their help and support to make this event extra special.
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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January 29, 2010
A handful of volunteers from Pricewaterhouse Coopers helped provide free income tax preparation services at the EITC launch on January 28, 2010 at El Centro del Pueblo.
State Controller John Chiang stopped by to thank the volunteers for their commitment to adopt El Centro del Pueblo’s free income tax preparation site.
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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January 29, 2010
United Way CEO Elise Buik, joined by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, State Controller John Chian, Council President Eric Garcetti participated in the launch of the EITC Campaign at El Centro del Pueblo. El Centro del Pueblo is one of 21 FamilySource Centersproviding free income tax preparation through April.
EITC Campaign which helps low-income, working families get their taxes prepared for free and claim refunds up to $5,657.
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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January 27, 2010
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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January 27, 2010
Posted by Marco Ramirez
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January 27, 2010
