What will you do with the money you receive from either a tax return or through qualifying for the Earned Income Tax Credit?


Suzette Hermes

Age: 39

# in Household: 3

Qualified for EITC:

I have a disabled husband with numerous health issues (heart problems, depression, bad back, and poor blood flow), and 1 daughter who is 7. I would use my savings to help buy food and find more affordable housing.








Delores Salkeld

Age:56

# in Household: 1

Qualified for EITC:

I want a job so I can begin on the path to my ultimate dream of owning my own business, "Dawn til Dusk Quillting and Bed and Breakfast".

Monica Grove

Age: 39

# in Household: 4

Qualified for EITC: Yes

My dream is that my children and family will have what they need for their future and health.








Maiesha Clark

Age: 34

# in Household: 4

Qualified for EITC: Yes

To find a good job in nursing.







Victoria Harris

Age: 46

# in Household: 1

Qualified for EITC: No

I have been out of work for 6 months now, and unfortunately part time jobs can't sustain me. I need full time work so that I can build up the savings needed to live comfortably.







Maria Rosalva Lopez

Age: 58

# in Household: 4

Qualified for EITC: Yes

My dream is to go to a university and then become a lawyer. I previously graduated from school in Mexico, but want to put myself in a better position to succeed in America.








Channelle Bee

Age: 40

# in Household: 5

Qualified for EITC: Yes

My first dream would be to save enough money to be able to replace my 37-year old roof that leaks. Next, I would buy new clothes for my children. I also hope to one day be able to re-decorate my home. If I'm really lucky, I hope to one day buy a new car.








Harvey Elkins

Age: 54

# in Household: 3

Qualified for EITC: Yes

My dream is to stay healthy, and use my savings to retire with the ability to provide for loved ones.







Shontaya

Age: 35

# in Household: 4

Qualified for EITC: No

My dream is to continue my education, so my children can have a positive role model and a positive attitude to continue their education beyond high school.








Erica Edwards

Age: 33

# in Household: 3

Qualified for EITC: Yes

I hope to one day own my own business.








Marissa Gonzalez

Age: 21

# in Household: 2

Qualified for EITC:

I dream that I'll be able to afford college and also stay healthy. I want to provide nutritious food for my children when I plan to have them. I also hope that there will always be helpful programs available.







Christina Vellone

Age: 30

# in Household: 3

Qualified for EITC: Yes

To have a healthy life for my two daughters.








Maria Gonzalez

Age: 69

# in Household: 1

Qualified for EITC: Yes

I am disabled, and my dream is to have a beautiful apartment, with a new TV and microwave. I am also 95% blind. I want to use my savings to have a better and more decent life.






Steven Hunt

Age: 44

# in Household: 6

Qualified for EITC: Yes

My dream is to use my savings to make it through the week because I have very little.







Veronica Ain

Age: 26

# in Household: 4

Qualified for EITC: Yes

My dream is to be able to better support my girls. I have 2 girls, one who is 2 years old and the other who is 5 years old. We have been on our feet going places for 2 years, running from school to work.







Tout

Age: 38

# in Household: 7

Qualified for EITC: Yes

My dream for my savings is to buy a house.





Maricruz Bernal

Age: 43

# in Household: 7

Qualified for EITC:

My family and I are victims of a fraud. I had a house and lost it to a crook and later we were asked to vacate our apartment. We had no deposit for another apartment so we took our things to Tijuana and we cross the border everyday. My 16 year old struggles very much. I am unemployed and life is really hard. I hope to have more money to be in a better situation.







Danny Carlos

Age: 29

# in Household: 5

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To achieve financial stability and be able to retired with some money and a house.







Jeanette Carlos

Age: 48

# in Household: 5

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To be able to save enough money and a buy a house to retired and live a long and healthy life.







Joanna Hurtado

Age: 18

# in Household: 8

Qualified for EITC:

To have enough money saved up to get a place for my baby.







John Anthony Vancito

Age: 58

# in Household:

Qualified for EITC:No

To be rid of my cancer and able to go back to work to establish a more comfortable life.







Maria Alejandra Sandoval

Age: 40

# in Household: 2

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To use my savings to buy a new house and support the education of my children.







Mary

Age: 27

# in Household: 5

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To someday have enough money to buy a home.







Asa' Avivud Alonso

Age: 31

# in Household: 5

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To have a house and to prepare to learn English to help me find a better job. I would also use the money to fund the education of my children.







Jack Madali

Age: 45

# in Household: 3

Qualified for EITC:

My dream is owning a house and getting my 2 sons into a good college to help them prepare for a successful and healthy future.







Guadalupe Meza

Age: 33

# in Household: 7

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To have a house and be able to have enough food to live comfortably.







Melissa McCoy-Wall

Age: 26

# in Household: 5

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To buy a house and support my family.







Beverly Harper

Age: 44

# in Household: 4

Qualified for EITC:Yes

To have a home for my children and myself.







Natalisa Wilson

Age: 46

# in Household: 4

Qualified for EITC:No

I was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, and I have worked in two years. I'm fighting disability and it's been both a mental and physical strain. It's been really rough, and I don't receive any benefits from my deceased husband. I've been trying to get a place and it would be great to have enough savings to become more stable and keep food on the table.