Category Archives: Nonprofit

EITC, Vita Sites And Free File

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for families and individuals who have income from employment. It increases the amount refunded to a taxpayer or reduces the amount of tax owed. You must file a tax … Continue reading →

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How To Respond

Posted on November 27, 2018 by

The text below was actually an email sent yesterday by Beto O’Rourke, the Congressman from El Paso, Texas who nearly won a U.S. Senate seat. It is worth reading in light of the recent tear gas assault on refugees on … Continue reading →

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Living Near Poverty

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Most people don’t see poverty on a regular basis. It’s often out of site and out of mind. The other day a timely report was issued about families living near poverty. The numbers are astounding. A news story was published … Continue reading →

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LIHEAP Deadline Extended to May 31

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

The following information was published by NJ 2-1-1 which operates the Home Energy Assistance Hotline. The hotline can be reached by calling 800-510-3102. The deadline to apply for utility assistance through LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) has been … Continue reading →

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Resources For Parents

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

Looking for resources for a child or adolescent with behavioral or mental health challenges? There is a network of agencies and online resources in all twenty-one counties that offer a wide range of information about resources, services and support systems … Continue reading →

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Dreams Do Come True

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

On December 13, 1992 I wished there was someplace to refer families when no other resources were available to help with energy bills. Little did I know then that it would lead to the creation of New Jersey SHARES, a … Continue reading →

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International Rescue Committee Seeks Volunteers

Posted on October 12, 2017 by

An email was recently sent by New Jersey’s leading refugee resettlement agency seeking volunteers. I urge you to read their message below. You can directly help arriving refugee families. The International Rescue Committee resettles over 70% of refugees arriving to … Continue reading →

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