Filing your 2021 Federal Income Tax return: Child Tax Credit
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Nearly every family is eligible to receive the expanded Child Tax Credit, including families that haven’t filed a tax return previously and families that don’t have recent income. Each qualifying […]
Filing your 2021 Federal Income Tax return: Earned Income Tax Credit
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More people than ever before will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit this year. For the first time, workers 19-24 and 65 and older without kids at home now […]
“I can tell you really care”: Treating clients with dignity and respect
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To James, it seemed life was testing him. Coping with the loss of his wife and his mother within the same month, James felt hopeless. Countless roadblocks were preventing him from moving forward and he wasn’t […]
Fighting for Veterans like Rocky
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Rocky proudly shows off his Air Force hat as he begins to share stories of his time in the military. Adorned with the year 1947, the year the Air Force was formed, and the phrase “No one comes close”, the […]
Advocating for young immigrants like Talha
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Talha has faced more challenges in his young life than some people do in their entire lifetime, but life wasn’t always difficult. Born in Turkey, Talha grew up in a […]
Health care coverage at a critical time
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Ana’s doctor referred her to Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy to discuss health care options and other public benefits assistance as she approached retirement. At the time, Ana didn’t know what an impact that call would […]
Wage Theft During the Holiday Season
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The holiday season is busy and stressful for many workers, especially hourly workers in the retail, food service, and delivery sectors. During this busy time, employers are less likely to […]
After 34 years of service, our Executive Director, Kenneth Schorr, will retire on April 8, 2022. While leading an effective and dynamic program of individual and systemic advocacy, Ken’s concluding […]
Advocating for breast cancer patients like Charlotte..
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Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 28, Charlotte knows how terrifying and stressful it can be to hear you are sick. But rather than address her health concerns and acknowledge what she may be […]
Racial Justice Implications of Recent Legal Decisions
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In pivotal cases in courtrooms across America, we have seen victories and movement toward a more just and equal country, while also being reminded that there is still more work to be done. Our legal system shows […]