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    Medicaid Resumes Annual Recertification

    March 28, 2023. Starting April 1, 2023, North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will begin the recertification…

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    Extra Food Stamps for COVID-19 Ending in February

    February 27, 2023. The extra Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Benefits for COVID-19 will end in February, 2023. Starting in…

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    United Way’s NC 211 is Ready to Help

    February 10, 2023. Saturday February 11th is National 211 Day, which celebrates the go-to resource that connects people to help…

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    Earned Income Tax Credit

    The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for low-to-moderate income working families, ranging from $560 to…

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    Medicaid

    What is Medicaid?  Medicaid is a federal program administered by each State that provides health insurance to low-income individuals and…

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    Reaching Family Caregivers Where They Are with the Support They Need

    October, 2022 – United Way of North Carolina’s NC 211 is partnering with AARP to provide family caregivers with support…

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    Suicide Prevention

    Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with 1.2 million suicide attempts in 2020…

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    Caregiver Outreach Program

    Serving as a caregiver is a challenging role and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. The Caregiver Outreach Program…

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    Shelters

    There are many different kinds of shelters, depending on a person’s situation and needs.   What kinds of shelters are available?  …

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    Farmers Markets

    Farmers markets offer fresh produce and other items sold by local farmers, including baked goods, pet food, cheese, meat, and…