As Americans rushed to file their taxes yesterday, for many hardworking taxpayers, tax day signals yet another bill they can’t afford and anxiety over the integrity of their preparation. Each year during tax season, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers a solution to that burden—allowing taxpayers to fulfill their...
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Traffickers operate around the world, in every airport, bus terminal, and train station. They often harbor complete control over their victims, holding their passports closely and advising them to avoid eye contact and conversation with anyone. Victims are often too afraid to ask for help, and may even deny needing it when confronted. So how can...
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Childhood malnutrition. Illiteracy. Low-wage career paths. These are just a few of the outcomes families face due to chronic unemployment or underemployment. Choosing between putting food on the table, purchasing medication or buying school supplies is a daily financial dilemma for many parents, one that is avoidable with the right support system...
Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2018
The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting received a lot of attention this year. President Trump attended and spoke about his economic and trade policies. Global leaders met in sessions titled ‘Solving the Economic Generation Gap’ and ‘Fake News versus Real Politics.’ Everyone tried to avoid the mountains of snow that...
Posted: Monday, February 5, 2018
Every now and then, life throws us a curveball that stops us in our tracks. Some of us grapple with paying our bills on time, for example, while others are facing eviction and don’t know where to turn.
Whether you’re searching for information, or a resource for someone in the community, chances are that dialing 2-1-1 can solve your...
Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Most people dread filing their taxes, but not Melanie Creamer. She gets the tax help she needs from CA$H Greater Portland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope), which recruits and trains volunteers to offer free tax preparation and financial education tools.
“I feel a sense of confidence in what the tax preparers have done for me and a...
Posted: Thursday, February 8, 2018