The North Carolina Benefit Bank

Organization:

Connectinc, Inc.

Amount:

$85,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Edgecombe

Year:

2009

Description:

The Benefit Bank is a web-based, counselor-assisted program that helps low- and moderate-income people apply for available federal work supports (tax credits, public benefits, student financial aid). This Golden LEAF grant will help Connectinc train Benefit Bank counselors and recruit organizations to house Benefit Bank sites. Over two years, Connectinc proposes to help over 30,000 North Carolinians claim more than $34 million dollars that are currently unclaimed.

Contact:

Ms. Jackie Savage110 Fountain Park Dr., Ste. A-2Battleboro, North Carolina 27809(252) 442-3467

Areas Served:

Statewide

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