Overview:
A community based approach to strengthening economic supports and reducing risk factors that contribute to Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACES. We provide educational opportunities to reduce financial stress and encourage those with earned income to learn about and claim beneficial tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit.
We invite you to watch free video lessons covering foundational principals to improved financial wellbeing. Improve money management skills, prepare to make the most of the tax season and overcome effects of financial stress.
Financial Empowerment
Dwayne Clemons, founder of Total Life Prosperity, LLC.
"We change lives by changing minds through the introduction of new information."
This Workshop Includes: money mindset, how to save money, using a proper budget, goal setting, financial statements and much more...
Tax Preparation
Luther & A.C. Brown, CPA of The John L Group share important things to know about how to get the most our of the tax season.
This Workshop Includes:
A review of common tax credits and how to benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit. What to expect during the tax season and other important Tax Time Tips for maximizing your personal and small business tax returns.
Understanding ACES
Daniel Dulin, PsyD is a certified ACES Trainer and Mental Health Professional leading the workshop on Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACES.
This Workshop Includes:
Ways to support children in overcoming ACES and creating resiliency in our community for better health and community wellbeing.
Meet Doron Pratt
Outreach Coordinator with the Greater Flint Health Coalition’s CASES Project. Mr. Pratt obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration at the University of Michigan and specializes in higher education and leadership impact. He is responsible for coordinating and scheduling community-wide outreach, engagement, and education activities to advance project goals. Mr. Pratt is a Flint native committed to leadership development, public policy, and community relational building.
Meet Robert Reid
Project manager with Greater Flint Health Coalition’s CASES Project. Alumni of the University of Michigan and working in the financial services industry since 2005. Mr. Reid specializes in risk management and generational wealth creation. He collaborates with professionals from various backgrounds and hosts annual virtual workshops educating residents on financial literacy, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), offers free tax preparation through the United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and has hosted over 28 free educational workshops for Genesee County residents.
