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Since 1987, KLAS-TV has joined forces with caring corporations in Southern Nevada to make a positive difference in the Las Vegas community. Our 2010 Community Pride Partners are NV Energy and McDonald's.
Earned Income Tax Credit - If you earned $49,000 or less in 2009, you can receive free tax preparation and may be eligible for an EITC refund of up to $5,657. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low-income, working taxpayers get more money back when they file their federal income tax forms but most people are unaware of this tax credit. A tax credit reduces the amount of money owed and may result in a tax refund. Eligible taxpayers with children can ask their employers to include advance EITC payments in their paycheck. Taxpayers must file a federal income tax return in order to claim the EITC—even if their income is so low that they normally would not file a tax return. They can get money back even if they don't owe any taxes. The income guidelines are more generous for people who have dependent children, but very low-income singles and married couples without children may also benefit. Foster parents and working grandparents who are raising their grandchildren also qualify. Even parents of babies born on the last day of the tax year can qualify if one or both parents were employed during the year and meet income guidelines.
To learn more about the Earned Income Tax Credit and see if you're eligible, clink here: http://www.nevada211.org/sup.php?id=51
Earned Income Tax Credit Event – March 6, 2010 – 9am – 2:30pm. Channel 8 and our Community Pride partners will host an Earned Income Tax Credit Event on March 6th at the Heinrich YMCA (4141 Meadows Drive – Across from the Meadows Mall). The event will be from 9am – 2:30pm and will allow individuals receive free tax preparation and see whether they qualify for the EITC. Watch 8 News NOW for additional information. To learn more about the Earned Income Tax Credit and see if you're eligible, clink here: http://www.nevada211.org/sup.php?id=51
Shots for Tots – July 10th – Noon – 4pm. Channel 8 and our Community Pride partners are teaming up with United Way of S. Nevada and 100 Black Men to provide free immunizations to children at the Cambridge Center. Nevada Child Seekers will also be at the event providing free fingerprinting to children. To learn more about the Shots for Tots program, click here: http://www.uwsn.org/sup.php?id=19. To learn more about Nevada Child Seekers, click here: http://nevadachildseekers.org/
Voter Registration – 2010 is an election year and Channel 8 and our community pride partners are highlighting the importance of voting through a PSA campaign.
2010 Census – The U.S. Census occurs only once every 10 years, yet makes a dramatic impact on Nevada for years to come. Every man, woman, and child who participate equates to $917 each year for Nevada. Therefore, Nevada misses out on $9,170 over the ten years. The federal money received via the Census assists with bridges, roads, hospitals and other critical services to our state. For information on the Census, click here: http://twitter.com/NVcensus
Project Elevate - Project Elevate is a program designed to assist foster teenagers aging out of the system to smoothly transition to a productive adult in our society. A five-day life skills camp includes money management, basic kitchen skills, personal hygiene, employment and education.
In addition, Channel 8 and the Community Pride Partners recognize individuals within the community positively impacting Las Vegas and Southern Nevada through the two recognition programs:
Nevada's Pride - In April, students from each area High School are honored as a member of the Nevada Pride Class of 2010. Students are recognized for their community involvement and citizenship.
Heroes of Southern Nevada – In October, ten individuals in our community are honored for literally saving lives. The call for nominations occur in July; watch 8 News Now for more information or visit the American Red Cross website at http://www.redcrosslasvegas.org/ . The recipients will be showcased on 8 News NOW after the breakfast.
