Georgians for Prosperity (G4P) EITC/Asset-Building Statewide Coalition Meeting

The Peer TA Network provided technical assistance to Georgians for Prosperity (G4P), a committee dedicated to advancing awareness and participation in the EITC. G4P was created in October 2009. Subsequently, the Peer TA Network helped G4P bring together representatives from community-based organizations, foundations, local businesses, faith-based organizations, financial institutions, schools, and Community Action Agencies, as well as representatives from the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Georgia Department of Human Services, for an EITC/Asset-Building Statewide Coalition Meeting that took place in Savannah on June 28-30, 2010. The meeting served as a way for participants to share information about the EITC and other asset-building programs; foster peer-to-peer learning; highlight promising practices on EITC outreach and free tax preparation from around the country; provide helpful tools for launching an EITC/asset-building campaign; develop a Statewide marketing campaign to promote such services; and facilitate the development of local and regional action plans for immediate implementation. Through this meeting, GA4P hopes to bolster efforts at establishing community partnerships, enhancing outreach, and, ultimately, improving access to the EITC and free tax filing assistance for low-income residents.