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April 2021

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Don’t Let Transportation Stop You From Getting the Vaccine!

United Way of Connecticut is committed to ensuring that everyone in our state can access the COVID-19 vaccine. Don’t let transportation stop you from getting the vaccine! Call the Vaccine Appointment Assistance Line TODAY (877-918-2224 ) to schedule your COVID vaccine appointment AND get connected with a ride to and from your appointment. The Vaccine Appointment Assist Line is open 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Dial 877-918-2224 to speak with a Vaccine Appointment Specialist who can help you schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment and access transportation assistance. If you are 16 or older and live, work or go to school in Connecticut, you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Vaccine Appointment Assist Line can also provide assistance to those who face language and technology barriers and those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.

When Ends Don’t Meet: Supporting ALICE Households Post-Pandemic and Beyond   On Monday, May 3rd from 2PM-3PM, key Connecticut legislators including, Senator Martin Looney, Representative Sean Scanlon and Representative Brandon McGee, will highlight concrete steps Connecticut can take to better support ALICE families now and going forward, and discuss how proposed legislation can help stabilize our state’s ALICE population.  This virtual event will feature a keynote by Bryce Covert, contributing op-ed writer at the New York Times. Connecticut United Ways and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity are thrilled to host this important discussion.  It's not too late to register for this virtual event. Click HERE!

File Your Taxes For FREE at an In-Person Clinic! The deadline to file your taxes is May 17th! Don't miss out on valuable tax credits or stimulus payments through the American Rescue Plan. On Wednesday, May 5th and Saturday, May 8th, you can get free, in-person, tax preparation assistance. Where & When? Monday, May 5th from 5-8pm CCA ARISE Center- 158 Davenport Avenue, New Haven Saturday, May 8th from 10am-1pm New Reach- 269 Peck Street, New Haven What Should You Bring? Government or Work Photo ID Social security card or an official document with your social security number OR ITIN IRS letter Your dependents’ Social security cards or an official document with their names and social security numbers. Any documents (W-2’s, 1099’s) or other information you have about income you received in 2020 To learn more about these free, in-person tax preparation clinics, click HERE. For more information on free tax preparation in Connecticut visit www.211ct.org/taxhelp

Connecticut United Ways ALICE Report Town Hall on Workforce Development

Connecticut United Ways' next ALICE Report Town Hall will focus on employment and workforce development. The virtual event will take place on May,18th at 8:00 AM. Click HERE to sign up! The COVID-19 public health crisis and resulting economic crisis have underscored the need for a stronger safety net for Connecticut workers that live paycheck to paycheck (ALICE households- Asset Limited, Income Constrained Employed). The pandemic has also amplified the need for jobseekers, workers and students to have equitable access to the knowledge, skills and pathways needed to meet employers’ middle-skill talent priorities, support business/economic growth, and achieve financial security.

To learn more about ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) visit alice.ctunitedway.org. Click HERE to register for Connecticut United Ways' next ALICE Report Town Hall.

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