A Ron Williams Organization
Month: September 2020
The IRS urges you to sign up by October 15 to claim your stimulus check.
Last week, September 17, the IRS issued a news release urging nearly nine million people to sign up to receive the $1,200 stimulus check. This letter, which was recently mailed out, represents the latest attempt by the IRS to reach people who are eligible to receive a $1,200 stimulus check but either don’t realize that they can claim this stimulus check or don’t understand how to go about requesting it.
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Attention SSI and other federal benefit recipients who did not file 2018 or 2019 tax returns and who have qualifying children under 17 – It’s not too late! Take Action Now!
The IRS has extended deadlines to help children and adults get their Economic Impact Payments (EIP) by using its Non-Filer Tool.
You must act by September 30th to get $500 EIPs for your child this year.
Most adult Social Security and SSI beneficiaries have already received their EIPs. Adults who started receiving their monthly Social Security or SSI payment on or after January 1, 2020 should receive their $1,200 EIP from the IRS on or by November 6, 2020 without taking action with the IRS. Other adult federal benefit recipients must act by October 15th to get their $1,200 EIP this year.
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Round 2 of Lynnwood Small Business Relief Grants Now Available – Apply Today!
$10,000 Grants Available to Small Lynnwood Businesses
On Monday, September 14, 2020, the Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved the allocation of an additional $300,000 of the City’s federal CARES Act funding to be put towards a business relief program to provide economic support to our local small businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
During round 1 of the Small Business Relief Grant program the City of Lynnwood distributed 50 grants of $10,000 to local small businesses.
Eligible Businesses: In order to be eligible for the City of Lynnwood Small Business Relief Grant, the following eligibility requirements must be met:
For-profit businesses with a physical (brick and mortar) location in the City of Lynnwood
Been in operation and licensed with the City of Lynnwood since May 31, 2019
Have a current City of Lynnwood Business License
10 or less employees, including the owner
Ability to demonstrate at least a 25% decrease in revenues due to COVID-19
Businesses who did not receive a Lynnwood Small Business Relief Grant in Round 1
Eligible Expenses:
Retaining and/or supporting employees, payroll and benefits
Business rent or mortgage payments
Increasing technology capacity to enable alternative work forms or service delivery
Creating new marketing campaigns
Revising business plans
Paying vendor invoices, utility bills or purchasing inventory and supplies
Facility cleaning/restoration
COVID-19 related expenses including PPE or improvements to meet safety and social distancing requirements
Application:
The application is available now and must be submitted online by September 27, 2020 at 4:00PM. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. For more information or to apply online visit:
Visit their website: Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County.
Please help them out!
Below is an any-time-of-the-year wish list for the Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County shelter and housing department!
Shelter Wish List:
New white towels, hand towels, and wash cloths
New sheet sets (Full/twin size)
Soft fleecy blankets (Twin and full size)
New Car seats- Toddler, booster – we do NOT take used car seats
New umbrella strollers and double strollers
New Duffle bags/ Big sturdy shopping bags (for when families move)
Baby bottles/sippie cups
Dishwasher safe plastic drinking cups
Coffee mugs
White laundry baskets
Free & Clear laundry detergent
Feminine hygiene supplies (tampons and pads)
Full sized Lotions
Ethnic hair products
Journals for adults, teens, and children
Dolls and toys that reflect diversity
Umbrellas
Baby monitors
Women’s underwear – small, medium and large
Men’s knit boxer briefs – small and medium
Boy’s knit boxer briefs – all sizes
Boy’s socks – all sizes
Boy’s pajama’s – sizes 6-14
Housing Department Wish List:
Dish sets
Glasses (set of 4 or 8)
Knife set
Shower curtains and rings
Bath sets (floor mats, etc.)
Cleaning supplies
Dish towels
Coffee makers
Coffee mugs
Children’s dish sets (toddler)
Storage containers (sets)
Silverware
Bedding sets (twin/full)
Microwave
Visit their website: Domestic Violence Services Snohomish County.
by Anthony Derrick on September 11, 2020
SEATTLE (September 11, 2020) – Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan and King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the opening of a new healthy air center in SoDo for people experiencing homelessness during the wildfire smoke this weekend. The SoDo site will open this afternoon and will provide approximately 80 people with healthy air and shelter. Over the last day, new forecasts show shifting wind patterns that are causing some of the dense smoke produced by the wildfires in Oregon and California to move into Western Washington, creating unhealthy to very unhealthy air quality in the Puget Sound Region that is expected to last for the next several days. You can follow updates to impacted City services here.
Traditionally, the region’s smoke and unhealthy air quality response has relied on people minimizing time outdoors and informing people of available facilities that have air filtration. Public Health – Seattle & King County advises that facilities should meet air filtration guidance and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission including social distancing and other health and hygiene measures.
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