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State Representative John Ward
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4333
For more information contact: Sandy Connolly 651-296-8877
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REP. WARD PROMOTES UPCOMING TCC PROGRAMS
ST. PAUL, MN – State Rep. John Ward is excited to announce that the Tri-County Community (TCC) will be sponsoring three upcoming programs intended to help individuals and families in the areas of taxes, finance, and prescriptions. The TCC is a local organization that seeks to promote self-sufficiency for people living in the area.
“Each of these programs is an excellent opportunity for families to get the help they need," said Rep. Ward. “Not only is access to needed medicine a vital component of life, but understanding how to do your taxes and become financially stable can help many get back on the right track.”
The tax prep program is intended to help low income families and individuals in filing their taxes this year. The program began January 19 and will run through April 15. It is offered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Little Falls on Mondays, Brainerd on Tuesdays, and Long Prairie on Wednesdays. It is open to individuals making less than $35,000 a year or families making less than $45,000 a year.
The TCC is also providing classes for financial literacy. The classes will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout February in Little Falls, Staples, and Brainerd. They will cover areas such as budgeting, predatory lending, identity theft, and how to improve credit scores. The registration deadline is January 28.
The final program the TCC will be sponsoring is one focused on providing low-income individuals with access to prescriptions. To be eligible, one must 1) not be eligible for Medicare, 2) have no prescription drug coverage of any kind, and 3) have an income of less than $45,000 for a single individual, $60,000 for a family of two, $75,000 for a family of three, $90,000 for a family of four, or $105,000 for a family of five. For families with six or more members, they may contact the Together Rx Access Program at 1-800-444-4106. For more information on this program, visit www.togetherrxaccess.com.
For questions regarding any of these programs, you can contact Michele Andringa at (320) 632-3691 x9066.
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