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Carrying out an aggressive publicity campaign with regard to the Earned Income Tax Credit
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Helping residents get expert free tax preparation through the AARP Tax Aide program.
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Hosting four-week Money Smart financial education classes with the generous support of Banner Bank
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Hosting special classes for families on credit and credit cards with the generous support of Community Bank
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Organizing special community forums on identity theft and fraud with the support of Banner Bank, Walla Walla Police Department, and the WWCC Impact Program
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Sponsoring meetings to focus attention on ways to increase financial education in the Walla Walla Public School System
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Helping share stories and raise awareness of asset building programs in the area such as Junior Achievement, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and Basic Foods Program
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Engaging our media to spread the word about asset building as a deliberate thoughtful process for building household and community security
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Engaging our elected officials and community leaders in public policy discussions related to the families touched by the work of our Coalition