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You're Connected in the Inland Empire
A WE Connect Outreach Event to Connect Real People to Real Resources
Rancho Cucamonga, CA (April 14, 2009) – Inland Empire WE Connect is hosting an outreach event to prequalify and connect people to numerous programs and services all through the WEb Connector tool and with the help of volunteers at the Archibald Library in Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
From the First Lady of California’s office, Maria Shriver’s WE Connect campaign is a pioneering public/private partnership designed to help California’s working families become more financially secure by connecting them to important programs and resources.
Several of these programs, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), are available and accessible to working families but many are not taking full advantage of them. This leaves over a billion dollars on the table each year that could have been used by working families right here in California.
This statewide effort will connect families with the information and tools they need to take full advantage of these valuable resources, empowering them to live their dreams.
Kristen Bennett, Inland Empire WE Connect VISTA says, “Our hope is that people will be able to utilize the programs involved with WE Connect, which will allow them to save money and find ways to pursue their dreams. Here in the Inland Empire, I am trying to bring WE Connect and its valuable resources to our community by partnering with libraries, schools, churches, and organizations.”
On Saturday at the Archibald Library, WEb Connector will be available to help working families determine exactly which programs they may be eligible for and how to apply and all with the click of a mouse. The WEb Connector tool is free, live, and accessible from any computer with internet.
Bennett explains, “More and more, people are depending on the public libraries for information and for their personal internet access. This makes libraries a great location for people to visit and browse WEconnect.net. The WE Connect Community Outreach Event at the Archibald Library will give people the opportunity to receive assistance with the WEb Connector and to learn about resources they may qualify for.”
Event Details:
Saturday, April 25, 2009
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Archibald Library
7368 Archibald Boulevard
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
For more information on the WE Connect campaign, please connect online at www.weconnect.net.
The Pathways initiative of Inland Empire United Way is focused on strengthening opportunities in the community to lead to greater financial stability for low-income families and individuals. Visit us on the web at www.ieuwpathways.org.
Inland Empire United Way (IEUW) is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with local community leaders, businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to build a stronger community. By strategically investing in programs and initiatives such as Pathways, HandsOn Inland Empire, KidSmart, and 2-1-1 San Bernardino County, long-lasting and positive changes are made in the lives of children, families, and individuals. The IEUW service area covers regions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Visit us on the web at www.ieuw.org.
WE Connect is a one-stop-shop connecting Californians to programs and services for which they may be eligible. The site now houses an all-inclusive resource map, the first of its kind in the country, which connects visitors to hundreds of locations near them offering free tax assistance, job fairs and other resourceful events. Visit us on the web at www.weconnect.net.
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