Jenna Shaputis
Lady Frog Designs
The people we serve are bright, hard-working, and often single parents. Some are WorkSource referrals and persons with disabilities, and others are those who are considered "not bankable" by conventional financial institutions.
The decision to start a small business often stems from the need to supplement income due to low wage work, job loss, divorce, illness or disability, lack of affordable child care, and/or lack of alternatives in the labor market. We have worked to ensure that our support is relevant, meaningful and compatible with the needs of these entrepreneurs.
Our participants often have creative ideas and very marketable talents. Without Enterprise for Equity, they would probably not have access to the kind of training and technical assistance necessary to begin even the simplest small business.
Eligibility
To be eligible, participants must have an income of no more than 185% of the federal poverty level (currently $20,036 for a single person, $26,955 for a household of two, $33,874 for a household of three, $40,793 for a household of four, or $47,712 for a household of 5).
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Prospective participants in our program can find out if they are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit by answering some questions and providing basic income information using the EITC Assistant at the IRS website. If eligibility has already been determined, the form can be printed out directly here: 2009 EITC form. [PDF - Adobe Reader required]
