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June 2020
TAP Employment and Resource Assistance
Out of work? TAP can help find the right next steps for you. We will have additional staff members on-site in Covington to help make a plan, support your family, and get back on track. When: Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (other times by appointment) Where: TAP Covington Office 118 S. Lexington Ave. Covington, VA 24426 We can help with: Applying for unemployment Applying for Food Stamps, TANF, or Medicaid Creating or updating your resume Finding and applying…
Find out more »Fathers First Parenting Class
Are you a father looking to improve your relationship with your children, spouse, or partner? Would you like to learn how to communicate more effectively or to be a more effective parent? Join us for our Fathers First parenting class! In this 8-week course we’ll cover topics such as self-awareness, communication, healthy relationships, parenting skills, and more. Classes will consist of self-paced work due on Mondays at 5:00 p.m. and weekly video conferences on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. Seating is…
Find out more »August 2020
Head Start Job Fair, August 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us for TAP's Head Start job fair. See event details for times and locations.
Find out more »November 2020
Stand Down for Homeless Veterans: November 9, 2020
The 2020 Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event will take place on November 9. This event, sponsored by the Department of Labor, Salem VA Medical Center, and Total Action for Progress, will provide homeless veterans with several services, including: Flu and Hepatitis A shots Boxed meals Housing information Other supplies as needed This event will follow COVID-19 PPE, social distancing, and hygiene protocols. When and Where? November 9, 2020, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Salem Civic Center 1001 Roanoke Blvd.…
Find out more »Clothing Closet Grand Opening (Virtual Hybrid Event)
Help us kick off the grand opening of our new clothing closet in Covington! This exciting new resource will provide free clothing to men, women, and children in need. VIRTUAL AND BY APPOINTMENT CLOTHING CLOSET EVENT: The kickoff event will be part virtual and part in-person by appointment. We'll post photos of some of the available items, and encourage anyone to ask questions in the event or via private message. This virtual grand opening event will take place in December,…
Find out more »December 2020
SwiftStart/RESTORE Program Orientation
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Find out more »January 2021
Bag Day Giveaway – January 12, 13, 19 & 20
Join us for Bag Day on January 12, 13, 19 and 20! How Bag Day works: Visitors are allowed to take a 13-gallon bag of men and/or women’s clothing home with them when they sign up for a spot on one of these four Bag Days. We will provide the 13-gallon bags. Due to limited supplies, children’s clothing, shoes, and men’s suits are not included in the Bag Day Giveaway. Bag Days do not count towards the once-per-month limit on visits.…
Find out more »Free Meals for Kids (Winter Program): Jan 20 – June 2
Free food for kids every Wednesday until April 21.
Find out more »February 2021
Homebuyer Education Workshop: Available Online until March 31
Thinking about buying your first home? If so, attend TAP's Homebuyer Education Workshop. What is the Homebuyer Education Workshop? TAP's Homebuyer Education Workshop is a free class held by our Housing Counseling program where first-time homebuyers can learn about the homebuying process. Topics include: How to choose a realtor The lending process and types of loans Money and credit management The closing process And more! How to Attend Due to COVID-19 guidelines, our in-person Homebuyer Education classes are temporarily unavailable. As…
Find out more »Free Tax Clinic: February 5 – April 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
You can now complete and file your own tax returns from home for free! Chat assistance is available to answer any questions. Go to getyourrefund.org/tap to get started! If you are a Virginia resident with an annual household income of less than $57,000, or you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), you can get help from our FREE tax clinic! We’ll make sure your taxes are done correctly—including applying all tax credits for which you are eligible—and submit…
Find out more »March 2021
Cheers for Charity at Starr Hill
Join us at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage this March for Cheers for Charity! During the month of March, $1 from every pint of The Love beer sold will be donated to our mission. Your donation helps touch the lives of thousands of families in our community each year, and offer them hope. Your support is changing lives and bettering our community in the areas of: education and employment housing domestic violence and family services financial services We…
Find out more »May 2021
Preparing for Homeownership with Teffany Henderson
Learn from lenders, real estate agents and other experts about buying a home. This event offers free housing counseling. Get the facts about grants for down payment and closing cost assistance, tax credits, home loans and more. Buying a home may be the largest transaction you’ll ever make. Being a homeowner is exciting, but it’s also a major financial responsibility and one you need to prepare for. A housing counselor can help you plan and get a handle on your…
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