Washington State Department of Commerce - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 / 7
About This Presentation
Title:

Washington State Department of Commerce

Description:

Technical assistance and best practices resources. Asset ... Benton. Walla. Walla. Columbia. Garfield. San Juan. Island. Kitsap. Wahkiakum. Pend Oreille ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

Number of Views:46
Avg rating:3.0/5.0
Slides: 8
Provided by: alli102
Category:

less

Transcript and Presenter's Notes

Title: Washington State Department of Commerce


1
Washington State Department of Commerce
EITC Outreach Were the State and Were Here to
Help!
November 2, 2009
2
States Efforts to Promote EITC
  • Planning grants to start asset building
    coalitions
  • Annual EITC Campaign
  • Technical assistance and best practices resources

3
Asset Building Planning Grants
  • Annual Request for Proposals to fund asset
    building coalitions
  • Grants range from 5,000 - 50,000 depending on
    funding
  • Free tax prep and EITC outreach are required
    activities of the grant
  • Eligible activities include free tax prep,
    foreclosure prevention, credit counseling,
    financial education, benefits coordination,
    homeownership, etc.
  • To date 15 coalitions have been started (see map)

4
Asset Building Coalitions in Washington
5
Annual EITC Campaign
  • November May
  • Gear up for marketing campaign, coordinate with
    other state agencies, update marketing materials
  • Marketing
  • Partner with DSHS, ESD and WIN 211.
  • 15 coalitions including United Ways, CAPs, and
    non-profits
  • Collateral Production and Mailing
  • Over 1 million mailings to public benefits
    recipients
  • Radio and TV ads in rural and underserved areas

6
Technical Assistance and Resources
  • EITC Learning Group
  • Monthly EITC calls
  • Network with peers around the state
  • Learn best practices and share innovations
  • Brainstorm solutions to challenges
  • Share National EITC Resources
  • Announce trainings and volunteer opportunities

7
Questions? Contact
  • Anee Brar
  • Asset Building Program Manager
  • Anee.brar_at_commerce.wa.gov
  • 360.725.4150
Write a Comment
User Comments (0)
About PowerShow.com