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Tax Credit Outreach Campaign
Once again, United Way of Connecticut is participating in the Tax Credit Outreach Campaigns to inform and educate families about their eligibility for federal tax credits. The Internal Revenue Service has designated January 30 as National EITC Day to promote access to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. 2-1-1 will provide information on the EITC, the Child Tax Credit and the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. To learn more or for a referral to a free tax preparation site dial 2-1-1 or visit www.ctunitedway.org/taxes.

Governor M. Jodi Rell has declared January National Mentoring Month as part of a statewide campaign to encourage adults to mentor children in their communities. Research shows that youth-adult mentor matches can improve student grades, school attendance, career options, family relationships and deter drug and alcohol use. This year the Governor is calling attention to the need for more male mentors since only 30 percent of mentors are men. Visit 2-1-1 for a listing of mentoring programs throughout Connecticut.

The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of
Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.

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