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KCTCC Adopt-a-Site Profile: Wolverine Worldwide
 The Kent County Tax Credit Coalition (KCTCC) was on the verge of closing the free tax prep site at North Kent Community Services last year due to lack of volunteers.
When word of the potential closing got to local company, Wolverine Worldwide, Inc., they knew that they couldn't let such a valuable program disappear from the north side of town. Wolverine contacted KCTCC and 12 employee volunteers stepped forward to "adopt" the site and fill the various volunteer roles.
All told, those 12 Wolverine employees volunteered almost 400 hours and prepared $127,408 in tax returns and credits last tax season - making a significant contribution to economic stability in our community.
Read Wolverine's full profile here >> |
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KCTCC Needs YOU!
 You can help bring millions of dollars back to the local economy by serving as a volunteer tax preparer with the Kent County Tax Credit Coalition. Previous tax knowledge is not required. Training and IRS certification are provided and there are sites all across the county that you can volunteer at. Other opportunities include serving as a site coordinator or a greeter.
Whatever role you choose, your work will help bring economic security to families in our community. |
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Essential Income Facts
The Kent County Essential Needs Task Force (ENTF) has been working since 1982 to help vulnerable citizens obtain the basics needed to be self-sufficient.
In their 2011 Update, ENTF reported:
- Kent County DHS ended 2010 with 55,803 Food Assistance Program Cases - up 19% from 2009.
- Michigan lost 100,000 auto-related jobs between 2006 and 2010
- In 2010, 4,911 people experienced homelessness - 20% of which were children and 45% were homeless for the first time.
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Learn more and find additional resources at the ENTF website.
You Can Help Change the Income Statistics:
To support housing stability in our community, volunteer with one of these organizations:
To support food security in our community, volunteer with one of these organizations:
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