The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a financial boost for working people in a recovering economy. You may qualify if you are working and have low to moderate income. All you have to do is file and claim the credit! Find out more info about EITC here. Check out 211 Broward and Switchboard of Miami - they'll have info on locations where you can file taxes for free as the info becomes available.
- Jan. 26: United Way Broward & community partners file qualified antedees' taxes for free if they RSVP by Jan. 24. Info here.
The IRS estimates 4 of 5 eligible taxpayers claim and get their EITC. You can help ensure everyone gets the EITC they earned, Click here to find out how you can help spread the word.
Were you here in August of 1992 when Hurricane Andrew struck? 2012 marks 20 years since that powerful storm tore through our community, and Neighbors 4 Neighbors was born. Do you have a Hurricane Andrew volunteer story to share? We want to celebrate the everyday heroes who showed all of us that Helping Feels Good. Please e-mail us, or visit our Facebook page and YouTube channel to share your stories, pictures and videos.
As we move into tax season, here's important information regarding identity theft from the IRS to help keep all tax payers safe.
Click here for what to do if you believe you're a victim of identity theft and your tax accounts have been affected.
Have you lost or stolen your wallet? Here are places for help with stolen credit cards, altered credit reports and more.
Click here for information on how to protect yourself from identity theft.
Here's a one page guide taxpayer guide to identity theft.
We lost a dear colleague and friend in December 2011. Bruce Netter was a tireless and passionate advocate for the vulnerable. From setting up and operating a tent city in South Dade after Hurricane Andrew, to fighting for the rights of homeless, he never backed down from a challenge. He was a much loved and respected member of our team, and we will miss him dearly. Our hearts go out to his wife Lesli and the many friends whose lives he touched. We love you, Bruce.
The women at Rio Vista Church are hosting their 2nd Annual Fun 5k Walk for Taylor's Closet - a special place that provides love and hope to girls in need through a one of a kind shopping experience - on Saturday, February 4th.
Bring the whole family and participate for a great cause! Register by January 25th online here. Each registration sponsors one girl's visit to Taylor's Closet!
Check out the latest as Neighbors 4 Neighbors goes "In Your Community" to share this special military room makeover story!
Are you doing something special for a neighbor in need? We want to hear all about it! Share your story of giving back, share pictures on our facebook page, video on our YouTube channel, tweet us updates or send us an e-mail!
Currently, more than 3.2 million people in Florida are receiving food assistance in order to feed themselves and their children. If you’re in need of assistance visit www.myflorida.com/accessflorida to apply for benefits or click here for locations where to apply. If you’d like to help others, here are some great ways to get involved…
- Donate food to your local food pantry
- Volunteer with local organizations that provide services to those in need.
- Contribute to a local charity or church that helps feed the hungry or house the homeless.
- Talk to your children about the issues of hunger and homelessness.
SHINE is a great statewide, volunteer-based program offering free Medicare and health insurance education, counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families and caregivers. If you're looking for information or have any Medicare questions, visit their website or learn more here.
Hello neighbors! We’re happy to announce that we've launched a YouTube Channel so that folks in the community can demonstrate our motto of "Helping Feels Good". Getting involved and helping others truly makes a difference, even in the smallest of ways. Tell us your story – whether it’s a random act of kindness you witnessed or experienced at the grocery store or a community-wide food drive you orchestrated, we want to hear about it (and see it!) Just simply post your video to YouTube, grab the link and post a comment on our YouTube page telling us your story along with the link to your video. Help us spread the word that "Helping Feels Good!"
If you're looking for a job, check out Access Miami Jobs, where they compile job listings and information on events and training for job-seekers and organizations.
Our neighbors all across the US need our help.
As South Floridians, we are no strangers to devastating storm damage and we’ve seen the destruction the recent tornadoes and floods have left behind. This is our chance to give back.
Join the Neighbors 4 Neighbors long-term recovery effort to help the victims of natural disasters across the United States. You can make a donation to the N4N Disaster Recovery Fund by clicking here or by visiting any BankAtlantic branch across South Florida.
We have great news for families! Your children may be eligible for health insurance though Florida KidCare - a program that offers affordable, high quality health insurance for uninsured children.
With Florida KidCare coverage, students will have access to both preventive and emergency care. Benefits include doctor’s visits, hearing and vision screenings, dental checkups, immunizations, surgeries, and trips to the emergency room.
Here’s the best part: the price for a child’s healthcare can be as little as a trip to the movies. The majority of families who enroll in Florida KidCare pay a monthly premium of $15 - $20, but most pay nothing at all.
There is a full-pay option for families with children ages 1 through 18 who do not qualify for subsidized coverage. Eligibility is based on household income and family size; many non-citizens are eligible.
You can fill out an online application here.
For more questions, please call Florida KidCare at 1( 888) 540-5437.
Adopt-a-bear is a grassroots non-profit campaign dedicated to fighting child abuse. Our daily mission is to help comfort abused, neglected and abandoned children – one teddy bear at a time!
At the core of our adoption effort is the experience of children helping children. The “adoption” of the teddy bear by one child for another who is less fortunate, is a treasured gift for all. Of course, we encourage loving adults to adopt as well.
The campaign was created by CBS-4 News Chief Investigative Reporter Michele Gillen in response to state budget cuts that endangered the gifting of bears by our Juvenile Court Judges. Thanks to you, the bears are being rescued – and so are the children. To make a donation to Adopt A Bear, click here.
