Creating Assets, Savings & Hope
Posted March 11, 2016
Previously a team of one, the number of tax preparers at Four Directions has now grown to four with the much-appreciated help of AmeriCorps volunteers, Olivia Gambocarto and Emily Baer. Wabanaki CA$H, managed by Four Directions Development Corporation, has already increased participation levels by over 25% this year. “It has been exciting to be a part… Read more
Posted March 11, 2016
FOUR DIRECTIONS OFFICE | 20 Godfrey Drive, Orono ME | SATURDAY, MARCH 19th and MARCH 26th | 8am-3pm Want to keep that financial momentum going post-tax season? Think about attending a homebuyer education course through HoMEworks or a local nonprofit! In cooperation with MaineStream Finance and Penquis CAP, Four Directions is offering a comprehensive… Read more
Posted March 8, 2016
CA$H Maine and New Ventures Maine are celebrating AmeriCorps VISTA member, Amy Scholl, during Americorps week. Amy was hired in August 2015 to assist with research and outreach and will serve a one-year term with CA$H Maine. She will be working to build the capacity of CA$H Maine statewide to assist families with the development and… Read more
Posted March 5, 2016
Purchasing a home is most likely the largest investment you will make. York County Community Action offer two programs to assist with this process: A 10-hour, Homebuyer Education class, offered monthly, that provides honest, accurate information concerning homeownership and prepares individuals for the steps in the homebuying process. Participants earn a Certificate of Completion that is required… Read more
Posted March 3, 2016
A recent article published in the State Legislatures Magazine highlights Children’s Savings Account (CSA) programs for college in the United States. Maine was the first state in the nation to launch a statewide universal CSA program in 2008. The state is credited with one of the most generous programs available, which includes a $500 grant… Read more
Posted March 3, 2016
Steve and Laurie Welch of Chesterville with their savings pledge at Western Maine CA$H. Last week CA$H Maine participated in America Saves Week, encouraging income tax filers to take a step toward savings by making a pledge. With 47% of Mainers living in asset poverty, tax season is an important time to start saving… Read more
Posted February 18, 2016
Area resident Laura Merrill has her taxes prepared by IRS-Certified volunteer Monica Lee on Super Refund Saturday. Super Refund Saturday & Financial Resource Fair Huge Success! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEWISTON: Super Refund Saturday, as hosted by the Lewiston-Auburn CA$H Coalition, was a tremendous success once again on February 13, 2016. A room full of IRS-certified tax preparers… Read more
Posted February 11, 2016
What is Work and Save? Work and Save is the short/working title of a bill before the Maine Legislature that would make it easier for employees of Maine’s small businesses to save for retirement. Representative Henry Beck of Waterville is the primary sponsor. The official title of LD 1318 is “An Act to Promote individual… Read more
Posted February 5, 2016
Thanks to WABI for sharing information about Super Saturday! It was a great day. Read more
Posted February 2, 2016
Lauren is a recent college graduate and a Radiologic Technologist at Stevens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine. Her mother set up a college savings account for her when she no longer had to pay for daycare. It was easy to set up as an automatic deposit and she barely missed it. “My mother’s choice… Read more
CA$H Maine is a statewide collaboration of ten coalitions, comprised of 50 non- and for-profit partners, working together to help empower Maine individuals and families to achieve long-term financial stability.