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Achieving goals that could not be attained by one organization alone is collaboration. 

The Community Coordinating Council (CCC) is the State-endorsed community collaborative for Muskegon County, Michigan. Over 45 organizations engaged in providing or funding human services for area residents are members of the CCC.
 
The CCC is organized to promote effective human services through collaboration, integration and support. Member organizations are committed to sharing ideas, issues and solutions to improve income, life, learning and community for everyone in Muskegon County.
 

 Volunteer Tax Assistance Program  

 

The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program provides free tax help to low to moderate income people.  VITA volunteers help hardworking families claim all of the credits they earned.  The income boost helps them afford necessities and even build savings.  The extra dollars returned to the community also support the local economy.  Free tax help also means families keep all of their refunds.  They save hundreds of dollars in paid preparer fees and high interest refund anticipation loans or checks.

 

Please help promote the VITA program and the value of Earned Income Tax Credits/Child Tax Credits to your clients and the community.  The documents below are various informational pieces about the program for your use; if you need more information or have questions, contact Jane Drake, Goodwill Prosperity Center Manager, jdrake@goodwillwm.org,  231.722.7871 ext. 309.

 

Claim Flyer

Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit Benefits by Income

Earned Income Credit and Child Tax Credit Income Limits

VITA-EITC Postcard Sized Promotional Piece

VITA Fact Sheet

VITA Checklist (English)

VITA Checklist (Spanish)

VITA Tax Credit Informational Flyer (English and Spanish)

Money Back in Michigan

 

 

 

 

 

To learn more about the Asset Building Coalition and the VITA Program,
visit facebook.com/ABCwm

 1 in 21 Healthy Muskegon County

 

The University of Wisconsin's County Ranking Report ranks Muskegon County at 64 out of 82 counties in Michigan in Health Outcomes.  The goal of 1 in 21 Healthy Muskegon County is to help Muskegon County become number 1 in 2021!

 

5 focused committees - Infrastructure, Health and Fitness/Recreation, Schools, Business/Labor and Community Engagement - are working on action plans and celebrating successes in Muskegon County. 

 

To get involved and help reach the goal, visit 1in21.org, the 1 in 21 Facebook page or send an email to healthymuskegoncounty@gmail.com

 

Join the 21,000 Pound Challenge!  1 in 21 is challenging Muskegon County to get moving, eat healthier and collectively lose 21,000 pounds.  To learn more and to register, visit 1in21.org

 

 

 County Health Rankings

 

The University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute's report has been published.  Muskegon's overall ranking was 64th out of 82 counties in Health Outcomes and 72nd in Health Factors.  On a positive note, Muskegon ranked 4th in clinical care. 

 

Snapshot of Muskegon's Results

Muskegon County Ranking Summary/Comparison Poster

 

 

 Community Health Needs Assessment

 

Click here to download complete report:

Community Health Needs Assessment

 

 

Muskegon Chronicle articles - Click links for articles on Health Needs Assessment report:

Article 1 - Grassroots Approach
Article 2 - Health at Risk