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Virginia Alliance of Information

and Referral Systems

VAIRS is a statewide association of organizations, agencies and individuals committed to ensuring that all Virginians have access to quality health and human service information.  VAIRS is an affiliate of AIRS, the international Alliance of Information and Referral Systems.  

 2008 AIRS I&R Training and Education Conference

GET READY FOR HOUSTON May 18-21, 2008 !!!!

Click here for conference registration information

 

 

 

AIRS Certification Testing Dates and Training Set in Virginia

Click here for details.

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After February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations will broadcast only in digital. If you use "rabbit ears" or a rooftop antenna with your analog television, you must take action to continue receiving television broadcasts. The Federal Government is offering U.S. households up to two $40 coupons to help with the cost of certified TV converter boxes. A converter box is a one-time purchase that will allow your analog TV to work after February 17, 2009 to continue receiving television broadcasts. Certified TV converter boxes are expected to cost between $40 and $70. Coupons are free, but supply is limited. Coupons will be mailed to you by the Federal Government. Click here for more details. 

 CrisisLink Selected to Expand 2-1-1 VIRGINIA to Northern Virginia

The Council of Community Services, serving as the sole source contractor for the 2-1-1 VIRGINIA statewide system, has signed a contract with CrisisLink of Arlington to serve as the 2-1-1 center for the Northern Virginia region. CrisisLink is a nonprofit organization that has provided crisis intervention services, including information and referral services, to the region since 1969. CrisisLink is a member of VAIRS and its staff have been actively involved in the 2-1-1 VIRGINIA Task Force.

CrisisLink is in the process of expanding its capacity which will enable its staff to begin taking 2-1-1 calls in February 2008 completing the implementation of 2-1-1 across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The other five 2-1-1 VIRGINIA regional centers' welcome CrisisLink into the fold!

"We're very excited to be chosen as the 2-1-1 provider for Northern Virginia," says Carol Loftur-Thun, Executive Director of CrisisLink. "The social services maze is so complicated to navigate that many people don't know where to start.  If they are elderly, disabled, homeless, sick or in crisis, it can be overwhelming to try to access help.  CrisisLink has been linking people to community resources for over 38 years, so this is a natural extension of our Hotlines, and we're grateful to our state legislators and the Virginia Department of Social Services for helping to make 2-1-1 possible for Northern Virginia."

For further information regarding the 2-1-1 VIRGINIA system, please contact Barb Putney, 2-1-1 VIRGINIA Coordinator at (540) 985-0131, extension 211 or barbp@councilofcommunityservices.org.

New Notification Requirement for Organizations With Gross Receipts of $25,000 or Less Issued by Internal Revenue Service

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires you to file an annual electronic notice for tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006, if you are not required to file Form 990 (or 990-EZ), Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, because your gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less.

If you are a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization, generally, you must file a paper or electronic Form 990 (or Form 990-EZ) even if your gross receipts are normally $25,000 or less. However, if you are a supporting organization of a religious organization and your gross receipts are normally $5,000 or less you may file an annual electronic notice instead of Form 990 (or Form 990-EZ).

The annual electronic notice is due by the 15th day of the fifth month after the close of your tax period. For example, if your tax period ends on December 31, 2007, the annual electronic notice is due May 15, 2008.   For a copy of the notice that will be sent to each organization, click here.

 

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The list is open to anyone wishing to receive and send messages and share information related to information and referral. 

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Contact Information

Telephone
434-846-8467 - Joan Phelps, President
FAX
434-847-8753
Postal address
Joan Phelps
United Way of Central Virginia
1010 Miller Park Square
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
 
Electronic mail
General Information: joan.phelps@unitedwaycv.org
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