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Federal Tax Changes: What Should You Do If You Owe More Than Expected?
By Ross Yednock, MEIC Program Director There have been significant federal tax changes during the past few years that will impact hard working taxpayers across Michigan. One of those changes resulted in the delay of some refunds, while the most recent appears to yield smaller refunds. Changes as a result of the Tax Cuts and...
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Lakeshore Food Club’s Grow a Row Campaign
By Katie Lietz, program director at Lakeshore Food Club The Lakeshore Food Club put more fresh fruits and vegetables in the hands of people at risk for food insecurity in the summer of 2018. We sincerely thank Rural Partners of Michigan (RPM)* for the financial support that has helped launch our Grow A Row campaign...
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It’s Tax Time—Here’s What You Should Know About the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
By Natalie Rogers, junior policy associate January 25, 2019, marked the 13th annual Earned Income Tax Credit Day. The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit for low- to moderate-income Michigan families who work and pay payroll taxes. To claim it, a taxpayer must file a federal return. Individuals in Michigan who...
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CEDAM AmeriCorps Member Feature: Alex Makohn Serves to Empower Detroit Residents
By Christopher Wardell, administrative assistant CEDAM AmeriCorps member Alexandra Makohn recently graduated from Michigan State with a BA in international development, but before starting her full-time career, she wanted another experience. She saw a real need to help people live and afford a home in her own neighborhood, so she set out to find ways...
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National Day Of Racial Healing
Yesterday we celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Today, we celebrate National Day of Racial Healing. By Troy Villanueva, housing policy associate It’s been 56 years since Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous, “I Have a Dream” speech. That’s 15 years longer than Rev. Doctor King lived (he would have turned 90 yesterday). They say...
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Anthony Introduces Resolution to Promote Child Savings Accounts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 Contact: Rep. Sarah Anthony Phone: (517) 373-0826 Legislator hopes to increase the awareness of the benefits of CSAs LANSING — State Rep. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) introduced House Resolution 479 today, which designates December 21 as Children’s Savings Account Awareness Day. Children’s Savings Accounts (CSAs) offer several benefits for families, including the...
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Michigan Communities for Responsible Lending Coalition to Tackle Payday Loans
By Emily Reyst, communications & training associate Background In July, CEDAM established the Michigan Communities for Responsible Lending (MCRL) coalition, its goal being to create opportunities for Michigan residents to build and save assets, improve access to quality financial education and connect borrowers to affordable financial products. The coalition plans to address the payday lending...
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Member Feature: Little Free Libraries Help Bring Books to All in Oceana County Area
By Danielle Siegel, AmeriCorps VISTA member, Community Foundation for Oceana County Have you seen one of the new Little Free Libraries popping up around Oceana County? Jumping into the early literacy effort is Eagle Scout Thomas Carey of Shelby Boy Scout Troop #1151. With the help of a local builder, Carey built and installed three...
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Let’s Not Cheat Two Generations from Meeting their Full Potential
By Alicia Guevara Warren, Michigan League for Public Policy (MLPP) For those of us who have kids, the struggles of being a new parent are unforgettable. Kids don’t come with a handbook or instruction booklet, and we often feel like we are learning as we go along. It doesn’t matter how old you were when you...