Advocacy: Statewide Asset Coalition The WVASF is working to develop a coalition of partners to address asset poverty and create greater asset building opportunities for low-wealth individuals and families. The goal of the coalition will be to provided education and awareness regarding asset poverty in West Virginia, aid in the creation and delivery of programs and services that help build assets for low-wealth populations, and advocate for legislative changes to break down the current barriers to asset building. Click here for the report "Asset Poverty in West Virginia: Creating A Statewide Asset Coalition" To join the coalition please contact Calah Young at 304-342-6972 or by e-mail at cyoung@te-associates.com Making Work Pay: A State Earned Income Tax Credit (SEITC) for West Virginia The WVASF, in partnership with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy (WVCBP) is leading the charge for establishing an SEITC in West Virginia. A West Virginia SEITC would boost the incomes of more than 145,000 working WV families. The WVASF is currently working to develop a coalition around this issue to educate citizens and legislators and advocate legislative change. Downloads: Sign on Statement |