United Way of Northwest Michigan is partnering with C&J Signs, to promote your business and ours. This co-branding opportunity is an affordable way to advertise while benefiting the community you serve…and having fun doing it.  Golf course advertising has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially for small businesses needing ways to stretch their advertising budget. It is one of the most affordable ways to show case your business to a targeted clientele.  

For only $300:

·         Your Choice of sign placement at: Elmbrook, Interlochen, Mistwood and Chestnut Hills

·         A superbly crafted sign displayed for 1 year

·         1 Golf Michigan Play book

·         2-18 Hole Play Passes to  your course of choice

·         365 days of recognition on United Way of Northwest Michigan’s Website

·         3 month summer awareness event (participating businesses will be highlighted in UWNWMI e-newsletter and other social and media outlets)

Please call 231.947.3200 Ext. 204 should you have any questions, need additional information or to order a sign today!  

Free Tax Preperation

Tax season is here, and we've got great news -- you may be able to get your state and federal taxes prepared and filed free through MyFreeTaxes.com, a partnership with United Way, Goodwill Industries International, National Disability Institute and the Walmart Foundation.

Skip the tax preparer and file online--free.  Gather all relevant documents whether you do your own taxes or pay a preparer.  If you earned $57,000 or less in 2012 use MyFreeTaxes.com to file both your federal and state taxes.  You can also get extra help (still free) and file in-person if you made less than $50,000; just visit MyFreeTaxes.com for a site near you.

Get all the tax credits and deductions you deserve.  you could get money back even if you don't owe any taxes.  one in five Americans fail to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit each year, leaving thousands of dollars on the table.  For a helpful list of tax credits and deductions you may be eligible for, visit MyFreeTaxes.com. 

In partnership with United Way, MyFreeTaxes' online and in-person tax preparation and filing services have helped 4.5 million families claim nearly $6 billion in tax credits and refunds since 2009. Working together, we can ensure more people are on a better path to financial stability.