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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT of WASHINGTON BRINGS EXCITING INITIATIVES! Every year Junior Achievement of Washington (JAWA) reaches thousands of students, teaching vital skills in financial literacy and work and career readiness. To jumpstart its 2023 mission and return to pre-Covid-19 operations in our area, JAWA has two exciting announcements! First, they are implementing an initiative – a traveling…

A NEW TAX CREDIT FOR WASHINGTON WORKERSThe Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) is a new statewide tax credit for Washington residents with low to moderate incomes. This is a credit of up to $1,200 based on retail sales or use tax for eligible individuals or families. Applications opened February 1, 2023; applications are accepted online or by…

FREE TAX PREPARATION THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIP The goal of the Yakima County Asset Building Coalition (YCABC) is to partner with organizations that provide services which enable individuals and families to strengthen personal assets and increase their financial security.  The YCABC has partnered with AARP Foundation Tax-Aide for over 15 years, delivering this free tax service to…

In 2005, a small group of concerned individuals, representatives from the Yakima County Consumer Credit Counseling, United Way, and the Washington State Asset Building Coalition met to discuss solutions to help low to moderate income families reach and sustain financial stability. The group identified the need for a local organization to assist people in building…