Statement on Wednesday’s Insurrection at the Capitol
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From our executive director, Ken Schorr: Politics profoundly affects our work and our ability to receive fair treatment, adequate income, and needed services for our clients. While I usually avoid discussing partisan politics in my role in our organization, it is imperative to talk about politics in times like these.…
How to Claim the Recovery Rebate Credit: FAQs
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In late December, lawmakers passed a coronavirus relief package that provides essential economic relief for millions of workers and people with low incomes. One component of the package is a second round of economic stimulus payments. Additionally, we have general FAQs regarding the payment, “Mixed-Immigration Status Families and the Stimulus Payment,” and…
How to Claim the Recovery Rebate Credit: FAQs
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In late December, lawmakers passed a coronavirus relief package that provides essential economic relief for millions of workers and people with low incomes. One component of the package is a second round of economic stimulus payments. See below for FAQs regarding distribution of the second stimulus payment. Additionally, we have…
Distribution of the Second Stimulus Payment: FAQs
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In late December, lawmakers passed a coronavirus relief package that provides essential economic relief for millions of workers and people with low incomes. One component of the package is a second round of economic stimulus payments. See below for FAQs regarding distribution of the second stimulus payment. Additionally, we have…
Mixed-Immigration Status Families and the Stimulus Payment: FAQs
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In late December, lawmakers passed a coronavirus relief package that provides essential economic relief for millions of workers and people with low incomes. One component of the package is a second round of economic stimulus payments. See below for FAQs regarding distribution of the second stimulus payment. Additionally, we have…
2021 Advocacy Agenda
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We believe our community deserves: Access to the Legal SystemFinancial Security and Family StabilityEconomic OpportunityRacial EquityImmigrant RightsAffordable HousingAccess to Health CareFood Security Download a printable list of our 2021 Advocacy Priorities here. Access to the Legal System Make our legal systems fair and accessible to all. Empower and support racial…
COVID Relief Act $600 Stimulus Payments: General FAQs
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*Originally posted on Dec. 30th, 2020. Updated Jan. 8th, 2021* In late December, lawmakers passed a coronavirus relief package that provides essential economic relief for millions of workers and people with low incomes. One component of the package is a second round of economic stimulus payments. See below for general…
New COVID-19 relief act signed. Aid extended to millions.
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On December 22nd congress passed the most recent COVID-19 relief package. The act provides $908 billion dollars in aid to families, businesses, nonprofits, and states. As we learn more about the act and how the programs and funding will be implemented, we will update our website and social media accordingly. Please contact us…
24,946 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED FOR THE N.C. EXTRA CREDIT GRANT PROGRAM
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Charlotte, N.C. – The organizers of 335forNC.com have delivered 24,946 submitted applications for the N.C. Extra Credit Grant program to North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR). Each approved application will result in a $335 check for an eligible family, distributing over $8M of aid for those in greatest need. The…
USCIS Required to Accept New DACA Applications
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On Dec. 4, 2020, in Batalla Vidal, et al. v. Wolf, et al. the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York required USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) to again accept first-time DACA applications based on the terms of the DACA policy that were in effect prior to the Administration’s putative rescission of the DACA program on Sept. 5, 2017. USCIS is also now required to accept applications for advance parole…
