VIDA Success Story

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

HOPE Initiative News Articles

Alicia Solomon, the EITC Coordinator for the United Way HOPE Initiative in Martinsville talks about financial matters this week in the Martinsville Bulletin. The first news article is titled Financial Fundamentals for Freshmen.  Holly Kozelsky tell us how to "Dress Up Your Way of Life With Good Money Management."  Congratulations to Alicia.

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 3:18 PM - Categories: Coalition Partners

EITC Seminar Overnight Rooms Available at the Crowne

Overnight hotel room accommodations for the EITC Seminar are available at The Crown Plaza Downtown at a discounted rate of $102.00 per night per room plus all taxes. To receive the discounted rate, all guest must mention "VACAP EITC Seminar" at the time of reservation. The hotel may be contacted directly at 804.788.0900

Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 3:25 PM - Categories: Conferences/Webinars

Webcast of "EITC and Beyond Summit" Available

EITC partners can now watch a webcast of sessions from the recent 'EITC and Beyond Summit', which took place in San Francisco on July 11-13. Co-sponsored by United Way of America and the National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families, the Summit brought together more than 350 city officials, United Way leaders, and corporate and community partners to strengthen national and local partnerships to help families achieve financial stability. The event highlighted innovative efforts by cities and United Ways to help low-income residents claim the EITC, access mainstream financial services, build savings and assets, and avoid predatory lenders.

This fall, the YEF Institute plans to host an audio conference on Sept. 20 on partnering with United Ways and a Nov. 15 audio conference on helping families build assets.

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Posted by Carolyn Spohrer at 3:27 PM - Categories: VITA | Conferences/Webinars