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What You Should Know: How a Cash Gift Can Affect Your Public Benefits
This letter explains the impact of receiving funds from the Build HOPE Project or the Next Step Fund on different public benefits programs. Maine Equal Justice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization, and the funds from the Build HOPE Project or the Next Step Fund are considered a gift for tax purposes.
Some programs might also call these funds a lump sum payment or non-recurring or one-time lump sum. They may treat these funds differently because it is a one-time payment and not a
recurring payment.We’re going to refer to these funds as lump sums and cash gifts below. If you have questions about any of these programs, please contact Maine Equal Justice.
Starting July 1, 2022, people with qualifying income who are under the age of 21 or who are pregnant are eligible to receive full MaineCare benefits, regardless of their immigration status!
Tax-exempt organizations, nonexempt charitable trusts, and section 527 political organizations file this form with the IRS.
October 17, 2023 •Tax-exempt organizations, nonexempt charitable trusts, and section 527 political organizations file this form with the IRS.
September 11, 2023 •
No matter our race, income, or zip code, we all want a safe, affordable place to live. Homes are where we find opportunities to learn, work, and build a life. The Housing Opportunities for Maine (HOME) Act, would help low-income Maine families afford housing by creating the Home Opportunity Fund, putting more homes in reach for Mainers in every part of our state.
What Does Alternative Aid Do? It helps families with children who are not on TANF but who have a work-related emergency. The emergency must prevent you from getting or keeping a job. For example, the program will help you with: car repairs, childcare, uniforms, housing-related emergencies, or even dental work if those things are needed to help you get or keep a job.
March 2, 2023 •How to Request a “Waiver” for Overpayments of Unemployment Insurance from 2021
July 28, 2022 •Maine Equal Justice seeks a dynamic and passionate Workforce Navigator to help us connect workers with good jobs, registered apprenticeship and training programs, unemployment benefits, and support services. The Navigator will actively reach out to connect workers with these opportunities. The Navigator will coordinate outreach, develop expertise in job placement, unemployment insurance, and other support services, and work to develop the leadership of workers to address systemic barriers that prevent workers from gaining dignity and economic security on the job.
April 11, 2022 •Maine Equal Justice (MEJ) seeks a dynamic and creative Communications and Digital Outreach Coordinator (CDOC) to take our communications and digital engagement to the next level. The CDOC will support our work to expand access to affordable healthcare and will support education and outreach communications across the organization.
April 11, 2022 •LD 1748 Helps Maine’s social safety net provide more opportunities for parents to build a secure future
February 22, 2022 •What happens if I get the Child Tax Credit and GA?
You can get both! But there are a few things you need to know:
The way you use your Child Tax Credit money can affect your eligibility for General
Assistance (GA). GA will be reduced if:
(1) You have unspent Child Tax Credit money when you apply for GA
(2) You spent Child Tax Credit money on items or services that are not “basic
needs”
The Build HOPE Project will help lift families out of poverty and will address Maine’s workforce shortage by strengthening the HOPE program.
November 30, 2021 •
Many people don’t apply for unemployment insurance benefits because they think they are not eligible when in reality they could get benefits. Find out if you are eligible by applying!
November 16, 2021 •Updated 9/22/21- Even if you have never filed taxes before and have little or no income, you are likely eligible for the Child Tax Credit of 2021, which is worth up to $3,600 per child. This is a big change. You can receive regular monthly advance cash payments between July and December 2021 of up to $300 per child per month!
September 22, 2021 •Would you like to join a collaborative and dedicated group of professionals working to advance economic and racial justice in Maine through policy advocacy, legal services, and community organizing? This position oversees Maine Equal Justice’s advocacy initiatives, helping develop policy goals and guiding the design and execution of work plans to achieve those goals. The position provides guidance and support to members of the policy team and works to ensure that staff across the organization are effectively working together to achieve policy goals.
August 31, 2021 •• If you got unemployment insurance anytime in 2021 you may be at risk for an overpayment of benefits.
• If you are found to have been overpaid benefits you may be required to repay unemployment benefits you got since January 1, 2021.
• Keep reading to find out if you need to take action now!
Job Summary: The person in this position guides and develops financial resources, oversees financial budgeting and operations, manages human resources, and supervises members of the admin team. The successful candidate will be able to plan, lead, manage, and implement work plans and annual goals. The candidate must be detail oriented and oversee a range of office functions. Work is performed under the supervision of the Executive Director.
August 2, 2021 •This legislative session was whirlwind and while we aren’t quite finished, we wanted to take a few moments to share some of the progress we’ve made this year.
July 9, 2021 •Even if you have never filed taxes before, the Child Tax Credit of 2021 is worth up to $3,600 per child. This is a big change. The Federal Government is helping families with children in a much bigger way!
July 7, 2021 •
Aunque nunca antes haya presentado una declaración de impuestos, el Crédito tributario por hijos de 2021 vale hasta $3,600 por cada hijo. Es un cambio muy importante. ¡El Gobierno Federal ayuda mucho más a las familias que tienen hijos!
Mesmo que nunca tenha declarado imposto de renda, o Crédito tributário por filhos de 2021 pode chegar a até US$ 3.600 por filho. Esta é uma mudança muito importante. O Governo Federal ajuda muito mais as famílias que têm filhos!
May 13, 2021 •Même si vous n’avez jusque-là jamais fait de déclaration de revenus, le crédit d’impôt pour enfants de 2021 peut s’élever jusqu’à 3 600 USD par enfant. C’est un changement important. Le gouvernement fédéral aide les familles ayant des enfants de manière beaucoup plus conséquente !
May 12, 2021 •The Permanent Commission on the Status of Racial, Indigenous and Maine Tribal Populations was formed in 2019 to examine racial disparities across all systems and improve opportunities and outcomes for historically disadvantaged racial, indigenous and tribal populations in the State. It is an independent government entity that is empowered to conduct research, advise all three branches of government, submit its own legislation, hold public hearings, and more. It issued its first legislative report in 2020.
April 12, 2021 •The American Rescue Plan (ARP) will provide life-changing relief to Mainers who are struggling to rebuild their economic security because they’re facing eviction, hunger, job loss, and more. The ARP will invest more than $6 billion in Maine that will dramatically reduce financial stress, hunger, housing insecurity, and health care costs for many and set the stage for a stronger and more equitable recovery. State level action will be key to optimizing the full impact of the ARP here in Maine.
April 2, 2021 •LD 913 - Act To Enact The Maine Data Collection Protection Act prevents tentant blacklists from coming to Maine. The benefits of moving court records online shouldn’t come at the expense of housing, employment, and credit opportunities for low-income Mainers.
April 2, 2021 •Maine is one of only 10 states that provide emergency-only adult dental benefits.There are 20 states that provide comprehensive adult dental benefits and 16 that provide limited benefits. Cost is the most significant barrier to obtaining dental care, particularly for low-income adults. In 2015, three out of four low-income adults in Maine who did not visit the dentist in the past year indicated cost was the reason.
April 1, 2021 •When COVID hit a year ago, lots of people lost jobs or income and had to apply for unemployment. If you are still getting these benefits, you will need a new unemployment benefit year. Learn how this can affect your benefits.
April 1, 2021 •Throughout the last year, tens of thousands of Maine workers lost their jobs due to an unprecedented
pandemic and the resulting recession that sent shock waves through our economy. When these workers
turned to the unemployment insurance (UI) program for urgent help, they encountered a program
unprepared and unable to manage the magnitude of claims filed. Many waited months for benefits while
they struggled to pay the rent and put food on the table. Had the federal government not stepped in by
creating three new UI programs to supplement inadequate state programs, nearly two-thirds of Maine’s
unemployed workers would have been left without any support during the crisis.
دخل الضمان التكمیلي ، یسمى ، ھو برنامج تدیره الولایة یمنحك المال النقدي
لسداد ثمن الاحتیاجات الأساسیة مثل الغذاء والملابس والمأوى. یطلق الناس أحیاناً على ھذا البرنامج اسم الضمان الاجتماعي.
TANF significa Assistência Temporária para Famílias Necessitadas. O programa TANF oferece ajuda financeira para famílias com filhos que moram em casa. O TANF pode ajudar alguns imigrantes a pagar pelas necessidades básicas, como habitação, aquecimento e outros itens que possam precisar, como fraldas e sabão.
March 19, 2021 •Renda Complementar de Segurança, chamada SSI (Supplemental Security Income), é um programa estadual que oferece dinheiro para o indivíduo pagar pelas necessidades básicas, como alimentação, vestuário e habitação. Às vezes, esse programa é chamado de Seguridade Social (Social Security).
March 19, 2021 •TANF veut dire « aide temporaire pour les familles dans le besoin » (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families). Le programme TANF donne de l’argent aux familles ayant des enfants vivant au foyer. Une aide TANF peut aider certains immigrants à régler des dépenses essentielles comme le loyer, les frais de chauffage et d’autres articles comme les couches et le savon.
March 19, 2021 •
Assistência Geral, chamada de GA (General Assistance), é oferecida por cidades como Portland e Lewiston para auxiliar no pagamento dos custos com habitação e outras necessidades básicas, como alimentação e medicamentos.
March 19, 2021 •مساعدة نقدیة للعائلات التي TANF لاحق ا)ً . یقدم TANF عبارة عن برنامج مساعدة مؤقتة للعائلات المحتاجة . (یُشار إلیھ ب TANF
مساعدة بعض المھاجرین على سداد احتیاجاتھم الأساسیة مثل السكن والتدفئة وأشیاء TANF لدیھا أطفا ل یعیشون في المنزل. یمكن ل
أخرى قد تحتاج إلیھا مثل الحفاضات والصابون.
Assistance Generale, ebengamaka GA (General Assistance), ewuti na ba engumba mpe ba etando, lokola Portland to Lewiston, pona kosunga bato bafuta ndako mpe biloko ya mutuya lokola biloko ya kolia mpe ba kisi.
March 19, 2021 •Imfashanyo Rusangi (General Assistance), isanzwe izwi nka GA, iva mubisagara n’imiji, nka Portland na Lewiston, igafasha kuriha inzu, n’ibindi vya nkenerwa shingiro mubuzima nk’ibifungurwa n’imiti.
March 19, 2021 •La Asistencia General, llamada GA (General Assistance), proviene de pueblos y ciudades, como Portland y Lewiston, para ayudar a pagar los costos de vivienda y otras necesidades básicas como alimentos y medicinas.
March 19, 2021 •Une aide générale (General Assistance), aussi appelée GA, est une aide fournie par des villes ou des municipalités, telles que Portland et Lewiston, pour aider à régler les frais de logement et subvenir aux autres besoins de première nécessité tels que la nourriture et les soins médicaux.
March 19, 2021 •ولیویستون (Portland) من البلدات والمدن مثل بورتلاند (General Assistance) GA تأتي المساعدة العامة التي تسمّى
Lewiston) )، للمساعدة في سداد تكالیف الإسكان والاحتیاجات الأخرى مثل الطعام والأدویة.
Amahera yo Kwunganira Abageze Muzabukuru, azwi nka SSI (Supplemental Security Income), ni programme y’intara iguha amahera kugira ngo wishure ivyakenerwa shingiro nk’ibifungurwa, ivyambarwa n’uburaro. Rimwe na rimwe abantu bita iyi programme Social Security.
March 19, 2021 •TANF elingi koloba Lisungi ya tango moke pona kosunga mabota oyo ezali na mikakatano. TANF epesaka mbongo pona kosunga mabota oyo bazali na bana na ndako. TANF ekoki kosunga ba immigrants misusu kofuta pona biloko ya mutuya lokola esika ya kovanda, chauffage, mpe na biloko mosusu lokola couches na savon.
March 19, 2021 •TANF ni impfunyapfunyo y’amajambo asigura Imfashanyo y’Imfatakibanza Ku miryango Ikenye. TANF ifashisha amahera imiryango ifise abana murugo. TANF ishobora gufasha abimukira bamwe bamwe kuriha ivyankenerwa shingiro nk’inzu, chauffage, n’ibindi bintu ushobora gukenera nk’ivyahi vy’abana n’amasabuni.
March 19, 2021 •TANF corresponde a las iniciales en inglés de Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas. El programa TANF brinda ayuda monetaria a familias con hijos que viven en la casa. El TANF puede ayudar a algunos inmigrantes a pagar necesidades básicas como vivienda, calefacción y otras cosas que pueda necesitar, como pañales y jabón.
March 19, 2021 •El Seguro de Ingreso Suplementario, llamado SSI por sus siglas en inglés (Supplemental Security Income), es un programa estatal que le proporciona ayuda monetaria para pagar sus necesidades básicas como comida, ropa y refugio. A veces las personas se refieren a este programa como “Social Security”.
March 18, 2021 •L’aide alimentaire (SNAP), appelée aussi bons alimentaires (Food Stamps), aide les personnes à régler les dépenses de nourriture. Vous recevez une carte que vous pouvez utiliser pour acheter des denrées alimentaires au supermarché.
March 18, 2021 •یساعد الأشخاص من ذوي الدخل المنخفض على دفع تكالیف الرعایة الصحیة، مثل زیارات الطبیب والأدویة .
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MaineCare aide les personnes ayant des revenus modestes à régler les frais de soins de santé, notamment les consultations médicales et les médicaments.
March 18, 2021 •O MaineCare ajuda indivíduos com baixa renda a pagar pela assistência médica, como consultas médicas e medicamentos.
March 18, 2021 •MaineCare ifasha abantu bahembwa amahera make kuriha ibijanye no kwivuza, nko kubonana na muganga canke kugura imiti.
March 18, 2021 •MaineCare esungaka bato ya bozui moke pona kofuta bolengeli ya nzoto, lokola bokutani na minganga mpe pona kozwa ba kisi.
March 18, 2021 •