Nominator Comments:
Budget Allocation
- Community Seminar ($500)
- $100 Venue rental
- $300 Educational materials
- $100 Light refreshments for attendeesImpact: Empowers low-income individuals, seniors, and newcomers with accessible, culturally relevant tax and benefit information. Supports uptake of free tax clinics and builds financial literacy.
- Volunteer Appreciation Program ($300)
- $150 Personalized thank-you cards and printed certificates
- $100 Light refreshments for appreciation gathering
- $50 gift cardsImpact: Strengthens volunteer morale and retention by showing genuine appreciation, even on a modest budget. Reinforces the culture of community giving.
- Social Media Awareness Campaign ($200)
- $200 Design and translation of promotional graphicsImpact: Expands public awareness of free tax clinics, builds trust, and increases reach to hard-to-reach populations who may not engage through traditional channels.
Total: $1,000
