SparkPoint Solano

Attention Women in Fairfield and Suisun City! 🌟

Are you looking for financial assistance to achieve your career goals? The Chance to Rise awards program, hosted by Soroptimist International of Central Solano County, offers significant financial support for women pursuing further education or vocational training.

Eligibility Criteria:
✅ Women residing in Fairfield or Suisun City
✅ 21 years or older
✅ Must demonstrate financial need
✅ Must have faced life challenges but have a plan for future success
✅ Must have specific plans to enroll or remain enrolled in an academic or vocational program between June 2025 and June 2026
❌ Immediate family members of Soroptimist club members are not eligible

📅 Applications are due by April 1, 2025
💬 Award amounts start at $1,000 and are paid directly to your school or training program.

📲 Apply by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visit: sicentralsolano.com/awards-and-scholarships

Take the first step toward your future. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! 💪✨

Special tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, , and deductions can help parents offset the costs of raising a child. Parents should check for benefits when they prepare their tax return.

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Beware of scams offering lures like fake Economic Impact Payments. If you get one of these -related text messages, don’t click links or provide any response. Learn more at: www.irs.gov/scams

Shelter Inc is hosting an Employment, Training, and Resources fair this Thursday, Jan. 30, 10 am to 12 pm, at the America's Job Center of California Vallejo, 1440 Marin St.

Come with your resume and meet representatives from the Department of Rehabilitation, AAA Academy truck driving, CAL FIRE, Center for Employment Opportunities, Opportunity House, Solano County, and more.

For more information, call 707-862-4018

File your taxes for free! With CalFile you can file your California state taxes for free. Best of all, it’s fast, easy and gets you the fastest refund possible! Also, you can file your federal taxes for free with IRS Direct File. Find out more at www.ftb.ca.gov/calfile

Join us on February 11th at 5:30 PM for our February Job Fair at Fairfield-Suisun Adult School! Come meet local employers who are hiring now. This event is free. No registration is necessary.

Our 211 Art Contest is live!!

We invite artists and creators of all kinds to take part in UWBA’s second annual 211 Art Contest. This year’s theme is “You Are Not Alone” - making sure people know how access to 211 Helpline services in our communities connects individuals in times of need. Show us what it means to have access to these vital resources, or what the world might look like without them, through your chosen medium—whether it’s visual art, music, video, spoken word, photography, or other forms of creative expression.

Submissions run from January 6 - February 11, 2025. Two winners, People’s Choice Winner and Judge’s Award, will be selected for a chance to win $1,500 each. The People’s Choice winner will be selected via an online voting process at https://okt.to/UvCzXi. Voting will be based on the top 25 selections and will run from February 12-26th. The Judge’s Award will be selected by UWBA. Both winners will be announced February 28th, 2025.

Visit https://okt.to/DPZzHQ to learn more!!! Please help us spread the word of this contest by sharing it with your networks!

Knowledge is power, and planning is key to a successful year! 📅 Start by setting clear financial goals. Here are some tips to help you begin:

1. Review your budget.

2. Set achievable savings targets.

3. Track your expenses.

Ready to take the next step? Schedule an appointment with our financial advisors today to create your personalized plan.

https://www.traviscu.org/knowledge-base/plan-better/

It's almost tax season! Some of our Free Tax Help centers are already open and accepting appointments, while others are still preparing to serve you. To find a center near you, visit https://okt.to/hwVsdA!

Free Tax Help Bay Area provides free tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income households in the Bay Area. We make sure taxpayers claim the tax credits they are eligible for, helping maximize their refund to make ends meet.

Get the money you need to pay for the education you deserve! Money shouldn’t stand in the way of your educational goals. Community colleges give you a wide range of financial aid options to help pay for your education.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid year-round. No matter your financial situation, it's always free to apply and it opens the door to most types of financial aid: https://icangotocollege.com/financial-aid.

Undocumented students can receive aid by submitting a California Dream Act Application (CADAA). Undocumented students will not need to submit a FAFSA, and should instead complete a California Dream Act Application to apply for free financial aid to help pay for your community college education: https://icangotocollege.com/financial-aid.

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