- Basic Needs
- Home Buying and Home Ownership
- Jobs Skills & Training
- Money Management
- Small Business
- Tax Credits & Information
Skills Building and Education
Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community/WWC
WWC provides training, advocacy and assistance in four program areas: Building a Career; Starting a Business; Managing your Money; and Becoming a Leader. For more information go to: http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/
Maine CareerCenters
Maine CareerCenters provide information on job hunting, training opportunities and/or services available to veterans, young people and persons with disabilities: http://www.mainecareercenter.com/
University College/UMS System
University College uses the Web, interactive television (ITV) and other options to bring classes to your home and community, so you won’t have to commute to campus. To view degree programs available off-campus, and all other related information go to: http://www.learn.maine.edu/
Southern Maine Community College/SMCC
Southern Maine Community College offers programs in business, health, education, the arts, trades, and the natural and social sciences. For more information: http://www.smccme.edu/
Southern New Hampshire University/SNHU
Southern New Hampshire University/SNHU offers more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs on location at several continuing education centers; and online through one of New England’s largest distance education programs. For more information: http://www.snhu.edu/
Tax Coalition Volunteers Help Return More Than $750,000 to the Local Economy
The Midcoast Maine Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CA$H) coalition had another record-breaking tax season, helping 443 taxpayers file federal and state income taxes that resulted in about $763,000 worth of federal and state refunds going back to the local economy.
Struggling families get free tax prep help from Midcoast CA$H
Families struggling to make ends meet shouldn’t have to pay to get their tax refund and, in Maine, they don’t – thanks to the Midcoast Creating Assets Savings, and Hope (CA$H) Coalition. Midcoast CA$H offers free tax preparation from Jan. 22-April 14, 2012 to anyone who earned less than $50,000 in 2011 (combined income).
Call 207-319-1390 to make an appointment starting Jan. 9, 2012. Or 207-373-1140, ext. 206 for more details.
Maine Residents Property Tax and Rent Refund “Circuit Breaker” Program
Maine’s Circuit Breaker program allows eligible Maine residents to receive a partial refund of property taxes and/or rent paid on their primary residence. For more information: http://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxrelief/tnr.htm
Maine Centers for Women, Work and Community/WWC
WWC provides training, advocacy and assistance in four program areas: Building a Career; Starting a Business; Managing your Money; and Becoming a Leader. For more information go to: http://www.womenworkandcommunity.org/