Upcoming opportunities to support asset building in our communities.
Convenings, trainings, information, and resources for members and the community.
If you would like activities posted in future updates, please email [email protected].
Asset Building Coalition Funding Support
Please join this Letter to Legislators in support of Asset Building Coalitions of Washington: Tell legislators that investing in community collaboration always pays dividends! Every dollar of community support is amplified by community-based coalitions working to improve the financial well-being of our friends and neighbors.
Direct File
The IRS invites Direct File partners to participate in a monthly working group dedicated to outreach for the program. Discuss strategies, coordinate plans, and share resources to assist eligible taxpayers in learning about, accessing, and benefiting from IRS Direct File. Register Here for the next meeting March 5 at 1pm
United Way of Pierce County
Elevate Women Expo
- March 15, 2024, 10am-2pm
- The STAR Center
- Breakout sessions, job fair, resource fair, work wear clothing shop (gently used), networking. Pre-registration required.
Bank On National Conference, Washington D.C.
Wednesday, May 28 8:30 am – 6:00 pm
City’s for Financial Empowerment Fund’s biennial Bank On National Conference gathers over 200 local Bank On administrators, financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and partners to share best practices in serving unbanked and underbanked populations, reflect on the initiatives progress, and inform future efforts. Register online.
Habitat for Humanity – for more information contact Deena Giesen, Director of Homeowner Services, [email protected], 253-627-5626 ext. 120
- Offering mortgage assistance for Pierce County residents who’s income or employment have been affected by COVID, sunsets June 2025
- Selling 27 homes from PCHA to new, first time home buyers under 80% AMI – example $255,000 3 bed, 1 bath with large yards
- Deena is a credit building course trainer for Credit Builders Alliance if you want to get staff or team trained to lead the course
Direct File Information
The following resources are being shared to support your outreach and engagement efforts.
- Direct File Website
- DF Press Release
- Direct File Outreach Guide (EN / SP)
- Direct File Pilot Demo Video
- Factsheet: IRS Individual Online Accounts
Please note, planning is underway for our next Direct File Stakeholder call. Stay tuned for details on the date and time of the next call. Rebecca M. Thompson, Senior Advisor, IRA Program Office, U.S. Department of the Treasury, [email protected] | (202) 368-4975 (m)