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Malden, MA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Free Financial Literacy Course and Special Savings Accounts Malden, MA: The Cyber Café @ Malden Square and Tri-City Community Action Program (Tri-CAP) announced today that the CommonSense Savings Plan fall course begins on September 24 and runs every Wednesday evening, 6-8 PM, through November 12, 2008. This free, 8-week financial literacy course s is taught by volunteers from several local banks and other community volunteers using the Money Smart curriculum from the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Commission). Course topics include banking and borrowing basics, checking and savings accounts, why it’s important to pay yourself first, how to keep your financial data safe, predatory lending, identity theft, how to read and understand your credit report, what banks look for when reviewing a loan application, loans and loan terms, how to understand interest rates (fixed, variable, APR), mortgage terms and home ownership, and more! To register for the course, call 866-833-2823 and leave a message with a return number and best time to call. Special Savings Program: Several slots are open for selected course participants to open an Individual Development Account, where participants’ savings (approx. $1,300) are held in a special account by the bank and matched 3:1 until the account reaches $5,000. Funds from the account can be used to start a business, make a down payment on a home, or for further education. Participants can put more money into the savings account, but the matching funds are limited to meet that first $5,000 in the account. More information about getting into this special part of the program is available by calling Freda Hunt at 781-322-4125. Course Registration is open now; register today by calling 866-833-2823!
Malden, MA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
Many Qualified Maldonians Failed to File for Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) Malden, MA: The Cyber Café @ Malden Square announced today that approximately 1,467 Malden residents who may qualify for the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) have not yet filed a return to claim it. The IRS released the figures to the Cyber Café, noting that the figures represent SSA and Veterans benefits recipients who may not realize they qualify for the ESP. There is still time as you have until October 15, 2008 to file for the ESP. It can take up to 8 weeks for the IRS to get your stimulus payment to you. It takes about 5-10 minutes to apply, and the Cyber Café will electronically file your special 1040A Return for you. That gets your claim into the IRS more quickly, speeding up your payment. Also, you can arrange for direct deposit; just bring a check or your checkbook so we can get the correct routing and account number onto the application. Just come in during the posted walk-in times noted below or schedule an appointment. This service is not restricted to Malden residents, so feel free to call even in you live in another town or city. Dates/Times for walk-ins & appointments: · Thursdays: July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21; Sept 4 & 18; Oct 2 & 9; from 10-12 at the Cyber Café · Saturdays: July 12 & 26; August 9 & 23; Sept 6 & 20; Oct 4; from 10-1 at the Cyber Café If these dates/times do not work for you, call the appointment line and we’ll try to line up an appointment for you. Appointment Line: 866-833-2823 (toll-free; not monitored; leave a message with the best days/times for us to call you back). Mention the Stimulus Return in your message, as the line is used for several different programs. Who Qualifies: Individuals with earned income (wages or self-employment) more than $3,000 in 2007; also, individuals receiving more than $3,000 in certain Social Security retirement benefits, Social Security Disability (SSDI), Railroad Retirement, and certain Veterans’ Benefits (disability, retirement, or survivors’ benefits from the Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs). All individuals must have a valid Social Security number (not a Taxpayer Identification number). Who Does Not Qualify: Individuals whose earned income is less than $3,000 in 2007 and do not receive one of the benefits stated above; individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI); individuals on a company pension (i.e., not Social Security or Railroad retirement). Please Note: if you filed a 2007 Income Tax Return, the IRS will automatically calculate and send any Stimulus payment to you. You should not file the special Stimulus Package return. More information is available at: http://taxprep.maldensquare.org/html/fact_sheet.html The Cyber Café @ Malden Square is a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Site, a federally-sponsored program to provide tax preparation assistance to low-income residents, sponsored and supervised by the IRS. If you wish to volunteer, call the appointment line and leave your message with a return number. The Cyber Café @ Malden Square is operated by the Community Technology Access Coalition (CTAC) and offers walk-in computer and Internet access, Mon-Fri, 9:30 – 5:30; low-cost courses run in the evenings. CTAC partners are Malden Access Television (MATV), Murray Learning Associates, Office of Representative Christopher G. Fallon, Tri-City Community Action Program (Tri-CAP), and The Career Place. For more information, see http://maldensquare.org, or call the Café at 781-397-2970.
Malden, MA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Limited One-on-One Assistance Available at Cyber Café The Cyber Café @ Malden Square has a volunteer for the summer (through August) from 10:30 – 12:00, Monday through Thursday, who can assist people, one-on-one, who need help with various computer tasks. This includes setting up an email account, working on a resume, completing online forms, etc. You do not need an appointment, but you can schedule a recurring appointment over several days once you come in and get started. “The Cyber Café is self-service, but staff and volunteers provide assistance as they can. People come in needing more assistance than we can provide. Having dedicated volunteers who come in specifically to do this is a huge help to us and the community.” said Neil La Vita, Coordinator of Volunteers. “We are still growing our volunteer base. Anyone who has good computer skills and wants to spend a few hours each day or week helping others please call me and help us expand this invaluable service.” The Cyber Café @ Malden Square has a $12 annual membership fee and low-cost computer courses. Anyone interested in learning more can visit http://maldensquare.org, drop by 110 Pleasant Street between 9:30 – 5:30 (Monday-Friday), or call 781-397-2970 for more information. A $2.00 one-day pass and a $5.00 one week pass are available; these can be converted into a full membership within 2 weeks of use. Limited scholarships are available for extremely low-income community members. The Cyber Café @ Malden Square is operated by the Community Technology Access Coalition (CTAC) and offers walk-in computer and Internet access, Mon-Fri, 9:30 – 5:30; low-cost courses run in the evenings. CTAC partners are Malden Access Television (MATV), Murray Learning Associates, Office of Representative Christopher G. Fallon, Tri-City Community Action Program (Tri-CAP), and The Career Place. For more information, see http://maldensquare.org, or call the Café at 781-397-2970.
Contact person: Claire A. Murray, cybercafé@maldensquare.org July 15, 2007 Malden, MA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! Cyber Café Awarded $20K Accessibility Grant Malden, MA: Access Malden, a new initiative of the Cyber Café @ Malden Square, was awarded $20,000 through the Connections for All (C4All) program of the Community Technology Centers Network (CTCNet). The Cyber Café is Malden Square’s walk-in computer and Internet center. Access Malden will enable the Cyber Café to expand its hardware and software accessibility tools and train more volunteers and patrons in their use. A major goal of the grant is to serve more people with disabilities through existing Cyber Café programs and services. Launched in 2006, the C4All program aims to enhance the capacity of Community Technology Centers (CTCs) to serve people with a broad range of abilities. Funded by a grant from AT&T, C4All is a collaboration between CTCNet and the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA). The Cyber Café was one of 200 participants representing over 130 organizations attending 1 of the10 C4All Accessibility Institutes held in 8 states from November 2006 through January 2007. Twenty-four organizations that participated in the Institutes were selected to receive $1000 AccessNow Awards to help make simple and cost-effective improvements to their programs and facilities to make them more inviting and accessible. In April 2007, CTCNet awarded 14 Accessibility Grants totaling $280,000 to CTCs across the country. The grants are being used to expand their capacity to serve people with physical and learning disabilities, enabling them to have greater access to educational, vocational, and social opportunities. In addition, they will provide targeted professional development to CTC staff and provide assistive technology resources and guidance for CTCs in order to create more inclusive community-based environments for all people. Operated by the Community Technology Access Coalition (CTAC), the Cyber Café @ Malden Square is a collaboration of Malden Access Television, Murray Learning Associates, Office of Representative Christopher G. Fallon, The Career Place, and Tri-City Community Action Program (Tri-CAP). For more information, check the Cyber Cafe website (http://maldensquare.org) or contact Loretta Kemp, 781-322-4125. Formed and Operated by The Community Technology Access Coalition (CTAC): |
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If you receive public assistance (Food Stamps, DTA payments, etc.) the Career Place is available at the Government Center DTA Office to help you with interviewing skills, resume writing, and one-on-one job-related counseling. Call Ann Rolli at 781-388-7392 for an appointment. Appointments Only—no Walk-ins! |
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