WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EITC Outreach: We’re the State and We’re Here to Help!...
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WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE EITC Outreach: We’re the State and We’re Here to Help! November 2, 2009
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WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
EITC Outreach: We’re the State and We’re Here to Help!
November 2, 2009
State’s Efforts to Promote EITC
• Planning grants to start asset building coalitions• Annual EITC Campaign• Technical assistance and best practices resources
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)
Asset Building Coalitions in Washington
Asotin
Clallam
Jefferson
GraysHarbor
Pacifi
c
Whatcom
Skagit
Snohomish
King
Pierce
Lewis
Mason
Cowlitz
Thurston
Clark
Skamania
Klickitat
Yakima
Kittitas
Chelan
Douglas
Grant
Okanogan Ferry
Stevens
SpokaneLincoln
Adams Whitman
Franklin
BentonWallaWalla
Colum
biaG
arfield
San Juan
IslandKitsap
Wahkiakum
Pend Oreille
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
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
