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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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