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Effective
January 1, 2012, full-benefit dual eligibles receiving Medicaid home
and community based services (HCBS) have no Medicare Part D
copayments.
From the National Senior Citizens Law Center.
Free
Mammography Screening for those between ages 40 and 49 who meet
the criteria established by the Komen Foundation. Registration is
required - call 304-345-9051.
NEW!
The Annual Child Abuse and Neglect Cross-Training Conferences
Charleston Marriott, July 23-24
Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, July 26-27
NEW!
Upper Kanawha Valley Starting Points Baby Shower on June 2, 2012 in Miami - register to exhibit by May 28, 2012
Flyer
Exhibitor Registration
NEW!
State Health Education Council 32nd Annual Conference
June 4 - 6, 2012 in Bridgeport.
Relays for Life in Boone, Kanawha & Putnam Counties - American Cancer Society fundraiser
www.relayforlife.org/kanawhawv
www.relayforlife.org/putnamwv
NEW!
WV Pathways to a Responsible Fatherhood
Ongoing Training Opportunities
Continuing Education Alliance Monthly Training
Conference of Agency Executives Monthly Meeting
Trainings & Workshops offered by the WV Prevention Resource Center
Helpful Information
Talaris Institute is proud to announce Parenting Counts Center as a Free service.
Lifeline/Safelink Fact Sheet
The FCC’s Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund, which is
administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), is designed
to ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to low-income
customers at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. Lifeline support reduces
eligible low-income consumers' monthly charges for basic telephone service.
INSPIRE was initiated to address the needs of adolescents 11-18 years of age who are at risk of being removed from the home due to substance abuse, legal charges, or CPS involvement. This intensive program is structured in quarterly phases and designed to work systemically with all key persons in the client’s care group (family, community, educational setting, legal system, etc).
Federal Food Stamp Program Fact Sheet
Summer Activities and Camps for Children with Disabilities
Resources to help Kanawha Countians Quit Tobacco
Family Caregiving Reference Guide and Companion DVD available
Can be ordered online from the Red Cross of Central West Virginia for $24.95
Resources for Low Income People
Includes many helpful links
IRS Launches
On-Line Workshop for Exempt Organizations
The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new Web-based version of its popular Exempt Organizations Workshop covering tax compliance issues confronted by small and mid-sized tax exempt organizations.
The free online workshop - Stay Exempt - Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s - consists of five interactive modules on tax compliance topics for exempt organizations:
Tax-Exempt Status - How can you keep your 501(c)(3) exempt?
Unrelated Business Income - Does your organization generate taxable income?
Employment Issues - How should you treat your workers for tax purposes?
Form 990 - Would you like to file an error-free return?
Required Disclosures - To whom do you have to show your records?
Users can access this new training program at
www.stayexempt.org.
Users can complete the modules in any
order and repeat them as many times as they like. The online training website does not require registration
and its visitors will remain anonymous.
The
Self-Sufficiency Standard for
Ways to Help
Volunteers Needed for Compeer of Kanawha Valley
Compeer Inc. is an
international, non-profit organization that helps adults and children overcome
the devastating effects of mental illness, such as loneliness, isolation and
low self-esteem - through the power of friendship.
The WV Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist Program is in Need of Adult Education Instructors Statewide
Mission WV "Carry On" Duffle Bag Program
This
program collects and distributes luggage to
foster children so they don’t have to carry their belongings in a
garbage bag. Take new and gently used luggage to a drop off site near
you.
March of Dimes Petition for Preemies
This web site gives you an opportunity to send a free printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country.
Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act
WV Children's Trust Fund Benefits Putnam County Children
Please mark your WV tax form, or mail a check.