Goal 1: Link EITC to asset building initiatives that
will encourage West Virginians to build, save, and utilize their wealth in an effort to support self-sufficiency.

Strategies

  • Rebuild Asset Development Committee
  • Contact “America Saves” and request technical assistance/guidance for development of pilots/implementation
  • Identify existing financial education programs in the state and develop a partnership focus
  • Identify targeted audience
  • Enhance website to include materials on asset development
  • Explore access to credit rating/score at VITA sites
  • Use asset development messaging in State Journal editorials and other print media vehicles read by business audience
  • Repeat of asset development rack card material
  • Technical assistance role with WVCAP Association federal grant
  • Hold 1 financial literacy training over the summer to maintain year-round work/continuity.
  • Create linkages with the Wheeling WV “Ohio Valley Saves” program to determine best practices for pilot “Saves” program

 

Goal 2: Promote regional use of educational
resources focused on financial stability.

Strategies

  • Attend National Community Tax Coalition conference
  • Host several pre-tax season workshops targeting TANF and EITC recipients using FDIC Money Smart Curriculum
  • Regional coalitions to engage more eligible taxpayers with asset development message
  • Promote and attend educational trainings provided by the WV Treasurer’s office

 

Goal 3: Establish new state level partnerships
with non-profit, corporate and government entities.

 

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