Watch the newest Saver Story video that links EITC and free tax preparation with the Virginia Individual Development Account Program
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 8:03 AM - Categories: IDA Program
Photo by P. Kevin Morley, Richmond Times Dispatch
With help from Uncle Sam, Courtney Valos moved this past weekend into her house in the Battery Park neighborhood in North Richmond. "I love old houses, especially the old arts-and-crafts-style houses," said Valos, a dental assistant. Valos, 32, is the fifth woman to buy a house through a
down-payment-assistance program facilitated through New Visions, New
Ventures Inc., a local nonprofit whose mission is to help women find
financial security.
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 8:23 AM - Categories: Press Releases | IDA Program
The Virginia Individual Development Accounts Program celebrated Financial Momentum yesterday in Richmond. Recent VIDA graduates were honored and spoke about their new home ownership experiences. The new DHCD/VIDA video that highlights the program and features interviews was launched and you can watch it now on You Tube
Read the Press Release from the VIDA luncheon (with pictures)....
Learn more about the VIDA program....
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 10:24 AM - Categories: Press Releases | IDA Program
If you missed the October 11 EITC/VIDA conference call and would like to catch up on the news and listen to all (or parts) you can dial the conference playback line. To access the EITC/VIDA conference playback please dial 804-497-3948 and use reference number 189427 then press #.
You may also view the VIDA Program PowerPoint presentation from the EITC/VIDA conference call.
View the VIDA presentation here.....
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 3:10 PM - Categories: VITA | Conferences/Webinars | IDA Program
As we continue “Making Connections” and partnering with our VIDA intermediaries, please plan to participate in the second annual EITC and VIDA conference call. The call will take place on Thursday, October 11 at 2:00, and will last about an hour.
Dialing instructions for the call:
If you experience technical difficulty during the call, you can press *0 and an operator will be happy to assist you.
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 3:14 PM - Categories: VITA | IDA Program
The spotlight today is on the VIDA program and one new homeowner's success story. Constance Battle participated in the Virginia Individual Development Account program through the Department of Housing and Community Development. Read her story, "Finally, A Home Of Her Own- Moving In, Moving On Up" written by Will Jones and published in Saturday's Richmond Times Dispatch. Visit the VIDA page to learn more about matched savings opportunities.
Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 3:07 PM - Categories: IDA Program
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