The I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional college access program, has announced they will once again offer their popular ACT Targeted Tutoring Program. The program is a customized 9-hour workshop, designed to provide prospective college students personalized guidance toward improving their ACT test scores. The 9-hour training program will be conducted on 3 Saturday […]
AG Says Ohioans Have Received $280 Million in Mortgage Relief
February 22, 2013 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced that the release of a monitor’s report shows that more than 7,000 Ohioans have received more than $280 million in consumer relief from the National Mortgage Settlement announced one year ago. “The two goals of the National Mortgage Settlement were to compensate Ohioans for the damage caused by robo-signing […]
Report – State Overpaid 1 in 5 Unemployment Claims
February 15, 2013 by
Out-of-work Ohioans collected almost $2.3 billion in state and federal unemployment compensation last year, though thousands of claims were overpaid. A Dayton Daily News analysis of unemployment compensation data found one in five claims filed by Montgomery County residents resulted in an overpayment in 2012. The newspaper reports that the fraud total more than $2 […]
State Offers Free Tax Services to Veterans
February 13, 2013 by
Eligible Central Ohio military veterans seeking free tax help can attend events in downtown Columbus on February 16 and March 2, 2013 – and can apply for the Ohio Veterans Bonus. Free tax help for eligible veterans and serving military personnel is also available statewide. The Columbus events are Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. […]
Marion United Way Taking Applications for Program Funding
February 6, 2013 by
United Way of Marion County has announced that they are accepting applications for program funding for the 2014 calendar year. Programs must demonstrate that they are able to measurably impact specific Marion County indicators in the following categories: Education – Helping Children and Youth Reach Their Potential through Education Income – Promoting Financial Stability Health […]
Marion Salvation Army Offers Free Tax Service
February 6, 2013 by
Once again this year the Salvation Army has partnered with The Ohio Benefit Bank to provide a free income tax service to residents in Marion and surrounding areas. This service is free of charge to people that meet the qualifications. If your adjusted gross income is less than $60,000 you can file your taxes using […]
Ohio Foreclosure Prevention Program Eligibility Expanding
February 4, 2013 by
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has announced expansions to the State of Ohio’s foreclosure prevention program, Save the Dream Ohio. Effective February 1, 2013, the enhancements to the program and eligibility requirements are intended to aid OHFA in assisting more homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments. Save the Dream Ohio, formerly known as […]
Over $250k in Scholarships Available from Marion Foundation
January 23, 2013 by
Marion Community Foundation’s 2013 Scholarship Program is now underway with more than $250,000 available for area scholars. This is an increase of $100,000 from last year’s program, due to the ever increasing number of scholarships under the Foundation’s stewardship. Scholarship funds available at MCF now number 62. New scholarship funds added in the past year […]
ACT Workshop Offered to Help Improve College Funding and Access
January 22, 2013 by
To help students achieve higher ACT scores, the I CAN Center of Excellence, a regional non-profit college access organization, is conducting a six hour workshop on Saturday, February 2nd 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (1 hour for lunch) on the campus of The Ohio State University at Marion and Marion Technical College, 1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, Marion, […]
Legal Aid Society Receives Grants from Marion Community Foundation
January 21, 2013 by
The Marion office of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus has received a grant totaling $5,700.00 to provide legal representation to low income Marion County residents seeking to register a child for school. Sometimes for health, financial, or other reasons the custodial parent or parents cannot care for their child. If they place their child […]
