PRESS RELEASE
For Your Immediate Attention: Thursday, February 2, 2017
CONTACT: Laura Barrera (323) 810-7004 lb@lbstrategicconsulting.com
PURPOSE: Eastside Tax Coalition Empowers East Los Angeles Residents to Access Free Tax Preparation
WHEN: Friday, February 3 @ 10:00 AM
WHERE: East Los Angeles College- Front Steps (Near ELAC Letters- Facing Cesar Chavez Ave)
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
PARTICIPANTS:
- John Chiang, California State Treasurer
- Miguel Santiago, California Assembly member, 53rd Assembly District
- Isaias Hernandez, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
- Armida Ornelas, VP of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, East Los Angeles College
- Elba Schildcrout, East LA Community Corporation
- Gabriela Naranjo, Taxpayer
- Joseph Sanberg, President, CALEITC4me
EAST LOS ANGELES – On Friday, February 3, 2017 the Eastside Tax Coalition, made up by key organizations in East Los Angeles, along with the CalEITC4Me campaign will hold a press conference to announce the launch of a strong education initiative to encourage low income families and individuals to take the money that is theirs! Every year California leaves $2 Billion of unclaimed EITC money on the table. Research suggests outreach around state level EITC’s increase uptake of the Federal EITC. Research also shows children whose families receive a boost in income from EITC perform better in school and have better health
California State Treasurer John Chiang and California State Assembly member Miguel Santiago are confirmed to participate in this announcement.
Taxpayers can visit the CalEITC4me.org (bilingual) website to locate free tax filing services in their community or call 323-604-1950 to make an appointment to have the Eastside Tax Coalition member prepare their taxes.
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