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Dear 211 leaders and supporters, The Washington 211 Advocacy Day in Olympia will be February 11 (National 211 Day). Your full engagement in this day will play an important role…
Read More“Thirty seconds into the phone call, there is a piercing scream that would give you tinnitus in your ear if you don’t already have it. J’nai Starks smiles. This isn’t…
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Power to choose – read more!Fruit and vegetable incentives put healthy food in Washington shoppers’ reach. Complete Eats coupons provide matching funds for fruits and vegetables. Every purchase $10 dollars of…
Read MoreBig changes are coming to Washington 2-1-1! We are currently in the process of transitioning to a new database vendor for our community resources database. What does this mean for…
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The clock is ticking…. 1 week left to submit your tax return to the IRS. Tax returns are due Monday April 15th 2019, but don’t worry, there are still free ways…
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United Way partners with industry leader H&R Block to help people easily and accurately file both their federal and state taxes through MyFreeTaxesTM. MyFreeTaxes is mobile optimized so anyone can access MyFreeTaxes.com from their computer, tablet…
Read MoreLast year, 2-1-1 answered more than 12.8 million requests for help, on the phone, via text and web chat #211day. We’re here to help by making connections for healthier communities. Join…
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Millions of dollars in Earned Income Tax Credits go unclaimed each year – is some of it yours? The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a benefit for working…
Read MoreFor information on resources to support those impacted by Federal Government Shutdown, please dial the number 2-1-1 on your phone. If you are unable to connect using 2-1-1 please dial 1-877-211-9274…
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Do you have low to moderate income? If so you may be able to get free help filing your taxes with the help of two free programs, VITA – Volunteer…
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