2012 CAP Free Tax Prep Information

It is that time of year again!  CAP’s free tax preparation program is in full swing at three sites across Tulsa.  Families who make $50,000 or less are eligible for free tax preparation with our IRS-certified volunteers.  In addition to free tax preparation services two sites, Exchange Center and Pine & Lewis BOK, have checking and savings account enrollment available, which will help you receive [...]

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Spotlight on States

Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity has released an interactive map they are calling Spotlight on States.  According to the email newsletter I received today, the 50-state map includes the following data for each state: State poverty data and statistics: A compilation of data, including poverty, unemployment and asset poverty rates, and information on housing. Each [...]

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Fall 2011 OKDHS Practice and Policy Lecture Series

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services Office of Planning, Research, and Statistics and the University of Oklahoma Center for Public Management are once again offering up their Practice and Policy Lecture Series.  Each lecture is from noon to 1:00pm and free to the public.   In the first lecture of the Fall 2011 series, will feature Lisa G. Klein, Executive [...]

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2011 Summer Food Options in Tulsa

Yesterday was the last day of school for thousands of Tulsa Public Schools students.  No doubt a day many have been looking forward to since the first day of school in August.  But for some, summer is a difficult time because they no longer have the security of free or reduced meals at school.  The [...]

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