Supporters of a federal pilot program to distribute diapers to low-income families in Massachusetts hope to build upon its success. More than 1 million diapers, along with wipes and other needed supplies have helped some 1,600 families over the past several months. Adriana Leo, director of planning and grants management for Community Action Inc. .
Radio Boston dug into what you need to know for tax season this year with local financial expert Ancel Tejada, program manager of the Financial Empowerment Initiative at MASSCAP.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts passed some of the nation s most generous tax credits - and now, help is available to make sure families can take advantage of them. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program helps more than 30,000 low-income families at 80 different sites across the Commonwealth. Ancel Tejada, financial empowerment program manager with MASSCAP - a coalition of community action agencies - said the credits helped his parents buy his first computer. .
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The Social Security Administration has taken a proactive step to bridge the gap between critical financial assistance and the people who may be eligible for it by launching a campaign to raise awareness about Supplemental Security Income benefits. In Arkansas, more than 94,000 people receive SSI benefits but officials believe more qualify and need the help. Abigail Zapote, senior advisor for the Social Security Administration, said adults and children who are blind or living with a severe disability can receive monthly payments. .