February Connection to Community Resources

FEBRUARY 2024

2024 is flying by and it's hard to know what season it is outside. Regardless of the weather, at the ERC we know February as Summer Registration and Tax Season. Need help with the planning or prep? We got you covered with everyone you need below.

February's Connection to Community Resources features:

Give Kids a Smile Day
Edina Summer Activity Expo
Summer Registrations
Tax Prep Clinics
Financial Wellness Workshops
Connecting with Kids Award, CAKE-off

If you have a resource you would like featured in an upcoming newsletter or would like to connect regarding your specific situation, please let me know.

Krista Phillips

Edina Resource Center Manager

Krista.Phillips@edinaschools.org

952-848-3936

GIVE KIDS A SMILE- FREE DENTAL CARE

APPOINTMENTS ARE OPEN!

FREE DENTAL CARE FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN

Friday, Feb. 2 & Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024

Give Kids a Smile is a charitable outreach program that provides free dental care to underserved children (typically ages 3-18). Dental clinics throughout the state volunteer to provide these services during Children’s Dental Health Month.

WHEN IS IT?

February 2 and 3 2024

(Some clinics hold events on alternative dates.)

LOCATION?

Volunteer dental clinics across the state.

HOW ARE APPOINTMENTS MADE?

Families can locate a participating clinic by visiting www.mndental.org /gkas or contacting the United Way by dialing 2-1-1 or texting their zip code to 898-211.They can then contact the clinic directly to schedule an appointment.

SUMMER 2024- YOUTH REGISTRATIONS

Save the Date: Registrations Opens for Summer Activities

February 1: Find the complete list of Children & Youth Sports & Activities in Edina view here

February 13 @ 8am: Edina Community Ed Enrichment Classes Register Here Catalog PDF

February 13 @ 8am: Edina KIDS Club/Wise Guys Summer 2024 Register Here

February 21 @ Noon: Edina Parks & Rec registration opens for Residents Register Here

February 28 @ Noon: Edina Parks & Rec registration opens for Non-Residents Register Here

February: EHS Spring Sports and Activities Register Here

EDINA SUMMER ACTIVITY EXPO

Summer is coming...Registrations are starting.....are you Ready?

Parents & Caregivers:

Come Learn About Summer Opportunities for Youth

Edina Community Ed/ KIDS Club
Edina Parks & Recreation
Edina Art Center
Edina Library
Edina Youth Associations (Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Fastpitch, Football & More)
Edina Give and Go
Three Rivers Park
Edina Resource Center

Event is FREE and includes access to the Edinborough Play Park during the event

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SUMMER

Needs-based assistance is available to participate in various youth programs in Edina.

Edina Community Ed

Enrichment Financial Aid Application for 2023-24 School Year

Summer 2024:

Summer Go Time scholarship with Edina Give and Go

Edina Give & Go

Up to $500 during the school year for Edina K-12 students to participate in Athletics, Arts or Academic offerings.

Plus an additional $500 during the summer months.

Edina Connect Card

Access financial supports with Edina Parks & Rec Camps & Classes and various Athletic Associations. Cards must be renewed every 2 years.

SUMMER GO TIME 2024 Summer Scholarship

Available to incoming K-12 Edina School students to participate in Community Ed Camps/Classes this summer. Registration Form Forma de Registro

If you have not completed the Edina Community Ed Financial Aid Application for 2023-24, please complete your application prior to registering for summer. If you are not sure if you have been approved for 2023-24, call 952-848-3952

TAX PREP CLINICS

Free Tax Prep

CAP-HC's VITA Program provides free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals and families, including:

Single households with annual income of $40,000 or less
Families with dependents annual income of $60,000 or less
Persons with disabilities
Limited English-speaking taxpayers

All applicants must live in Hennepin County.

caphennepin.org/what-we-do/tax-assistance.html

TO APPLY

Email :taxassistance@caphennepin.org

Call 952-697-1414 for application forms and additional required documentation.

VITA Tax Clinics are in-person and by appointment only. Staff will begin taking appointments on January 23, 2024.

Free Tax Prep

Prepare + Prosper provides free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals and families, including:

Single households with annual income of $40,000 or less
Families with dependents annual income of $60,000 or less
Self-employed, no employees, earning $10,000-$60,000
Limited English-speaking taxpayers

Appointment Scheduling Now Open

prepareandprosper.org/free-tax-preparation/

651-281-0187

FREE Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Tax Prep service, available to those who make $79,000 or less!

If you don’t have a Social Security number, you will need an ITIN—an Individual Tax Identification Number—to complete your tax return(s). We can help you get one for free!

FINANCIAL WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County (CAP-HC) is offering a free financial wellness workshops for community members

FINANCIAL WELLNESS CLASS

This classes uses the FDIC Money Smart curriculum, and includes topics in budgeting basics, money management, how to access and understand your credit report, how to manage your credit history and debt, and how to protect your identity and assets. Registration required

Feb 10 | 9:00 AM- 5:30 PM online

Feb 26-27 | 12:00 PM -4:00 PM 2-day class at Hosmer Library

Learn More and Register for the Free CAP-HC Workshops at

caphennepin.org/what-we-do/financial-wellness.html

IN THE COMMUNITY

Connecting with Kids Award

Connecting With Kids, an Edina Community Foundation program, believes that our community and all of its members have a powerful influence on the development of youth.

To honor those who have consistently worked to build assets in our youth, Connecting With Kids will present Leadership Awards at our breakfast on Friday March 8, 2024.

Who is Eligible?

Any individual, school, school group, organization, religious organization, foundation, or company who shares our vision that healthy kids lead to a healthy community. The nominee must have some link to Edina.

Learn More and submit a Nomination

Early Childhood Screening

Early Screening is used to help check a child's development and health while getting connected to early childhood programs. Screening is required before beginning Kindergarten and is available starting at age 3 year.

Learn More and Make an Appointment

UPCOMING EVENTS