100 People = 1.2 Million Dollars
So, yeah, United Way wants to help people and families be more financially stable. How do you propose you do that? For starters, lets promise to pay attention to the tools we already have available but annually go untapped -- lets start with the EITC -- Earned Income Tax Credit.
Did you know that in Metro Detroit, over 20% percent of those eligible did not receive the credit. And with more people in poverty in the suburbs (270,000) than the city (261,000), this is a regional issue. Millions of dollars are left unclaimed every year, but you can do something about it.
Want to help in a meaningful and powerful way?
We calculate that with 100 volunteers, Southeast MI will gain over 1.2 million dollars in tax returns this year.
Put another way, imagine earning over $10,000 for others for just 20 hours of work?
Sign up today, and learn a marketable skill while making a difference in your community. Call United Way’s Volunteer Center at (313) 226-9430, or e-mail eitc@LiveUnitedSEM.org, for details. Impact Community, Empower Yourself.
If nothing else, forward the message along to your family and friends, co-workers and neighbors. They may be in need or know those that could use the credit. Or call 2-1-1 to learn more about accessing help.
Bottom line -- pay it forward, get involved, and see the results.
Did you know that in Metro Detroit, over 20% percent of those eligible did not receive the credit. And with more people in poverty in the suburbs (270,000) than the city (261,000), this is a regional issue. Millions of dollars are left unclaimed every year, but you can do something about it.
Want to help in a meaningful and powerful way?
We calculate that with 100 volunteers, Southeast MI will gain over 1.2 million dollars in tax returns this year.
Put another way, imagine earning over $10,000 for others for just 20 hours of work?
Sign up today, and learn a marketable skill while making a difference in your community. Call United Way’s Volunteer Center at (313) 226-9430, or e-mail eitc@LiveUnitedSEM.org, for details. Impact Community, Empower Yourself.
If nothing else, forward the message along to your family and friends, co-workers and neighbors. They may be in need or know those that could use the credit. Or call 2-1-1 to learn more about accessing help.
Bottom line -- pay it forward, get involved, and see the results.
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