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United Way and BB&T Team Up for Family Economic Success Day – March 4

Posted on February 19, 2014August 25, 2015 by admin

Due to weather conditions, Family Economic Success Day, on Tuesday, March 4, will be delayed to start at 12:00 pm noon. If your appointment is before noon today, we will be calling you with options.

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NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Dana Z. Carter

United Way of Greater Greensboro

Phone: 336-378-6617

dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org

FAMILY ECONOMIC SUCCESS DAY OFFERS FREE TAX PREPARATION, CREDIT REPORTS

Hosted by BB&T Bank and United Way of Greater Greensboro

(Greensboro, NC – February 19, 2014) – For those living paycheck to paycheck, on low to moderate income, earning, keeping, and growing one’s income is critical to financial success. United Way of Greater Greensboro knows the importance of a family’s financial health and has teamed up with BB&T Bank to host its first Family Economic Success Day, March 4, 2014.

Family Economic Success Day will offer free income tax preparation and filing services by IRS-certified volunteer income tax preparers. Free tax preparation is available to those whose households earned $52,000 or less in 2013. The BB&T Bus will be parked at United Way of Greater Greensboro, 1500 Yanceyville, and will serve as a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site for the day. Plus, BB&T will be offering free credit reports to those who qualify. Appointments preferred. Walk-ins are also welcome.

“A family’s financial stability could mean the difference of keeping $200 in the bank instead of paying to have your taxes prepared and filed,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, CEO and president of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “United Way offers free tax preparation services because we support the financial health of families. Saving $200 today means money in the bank to avoid a crisis tomorrow.”

WHAT: Family Economic Success Day

hosted by United Way of Greater Greensboro and BB&T

WHEN: Tuesday, March 4, 2014

9:00am-6:00pm – last appointment available at 5:30pm.

To make an appointment for free tax preparation, please call Sarah Glover at 336-378-5036 or emailsarah.glover@unitedwaygso.org

Workshops during the day include:

12:15-1:15pm: Smart Cents, by Consumer Credit Counseling Service

2:00pm-3:00pm: Professional Development: Ticket to a Better Future, by Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina

3:30-4:30pm: Financial Solutions by BB&T

All Day: Budgeting and Goal Consultations by Greensboro Asset Building Coalition

WHERE: United Way of Greater Greensboro, 1500 Yanceyville Street, Greensboro, NC 27405

WHO QUALIFIES: Households earning $52,000 or less in 2013 qualify for free tax preparation and credit reports on this day.

IMPORTANT! WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: To receive free tax preparation services, you must bring with you a photo ID for all adults in the household, all W2s and tax documents, social security or ITIN cards for every person in the household.

SPONSORED BY: United Way of Greater Greensboro, BB&T Bank, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)/IRS, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (a division of Family Service of the Piedmont), Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED: United Way is still staffing volunteers to help with the Family Economic Success Day. If you or your community service group are interested in serving as a volunteer income tax preparer on March 4, please contact Radiah Pinckney at United Way of Greater Greensboro: 336-378-6606 or radiah.pinckney@unitedwaygso.org for more information.

PAPER DONATIONS NEEDED: United Way is asking donation of 8-1/2”x11” white paper to support the ongoing work of the VITA program this year. If you would like to donate, please contact Julie Longmire at 336-378-5023 or Julie.longmire@unitedwaygso.org.

For those unable to attend the Family Economic Success Day on March 4, please call 2-1-1 to find another VITA site that could assist you with free income tax preparation and filing.

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LIVE UNITED

United Way of Greater Greensboro advances the common good by supporting programs, initiatives, member agencies, and partners meeting critical needs in our community in the areas of education, income, and health. United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. To give, advocate and volunteer, visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org.

NC Ranks 46th – Assets & Opportunities Scorecard

Posted on February 10, 2014August 25, 2015 by admin

In the latest Assets & Opportunity Scorecard released this January, North Carolina ranks 46th in the nation from a household financial security perspective – only faring better than South Carolina (47th), Alabama (48th), Georgia (49th), Nevada (50th), and Mississippi (51st).

Published annually by the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED), the Assets & Opportunity Scorecard offers the most comprehensive look available at Americans’ ability to save and build wealth, stay out of poverty and create a more prosperous future. It also includes data on the growing number of families who are “liquid asset poor,” meaning they lack adequate savings to cover basic expenses at the federal poverty level for just three months if they suffer a loss of stable income.

Despite an improving national economy, 51.5% of North Carolina households are in a persistent state of financial insecurity. The number of households who have little or no savings to cover emergencies or to start building a better life has continued to increase, continuing a four year upward trend in family financial insecurity, and rising from last year’s 50% level.

The Scorecard evaluates how residents are faring across 66 outcome measures in five different issue areas— Financial Assets & Income, Businesses & Jobs, Housing & Homeownership, Health Care and Education.

North Carolina received an “F” in Businesses & Jobs, and placed in the bottom three states in the issue area. The “F” rating in Businesses & Jobs was a result of North Carolina’s ranking of 42nd in small business ownership rate and 42nd in disparities in business ownership by race, with white residents more than twice as likely to own a business as residents of color. The state also ranked 43rd in unemployment, with its 8.6% rate much higher than the national average.

North Carolina received a “D” in Health Care, with the 37th highest percentage of uninsured residents and the 30th and 44th highest rates of uninsured low-income children and parents, respectively.

The state received a “C” in Financial Assets & Income, meaning many residents are not building wealth or achieving economic security. Over 30% of North Carolina households are not connected to the financial mainstream. Over 9% of adults do not own a bank account; they get all or most of their financial services from check cashers and other non-bank “alternative” providers, or they rely entirely on cash.

In Education, North Carolina received a “C”.

Click here to learn more about United Way of Greater Greensboro’s local work to improve family financial stability.

Click here to read the full scorecard for North Carolina.

NEWS RELEASE: To Create Positive Community Impact, United Way of Greater Greensboro Needs to Raise Additional $500,000 by February 28

Posted on February 3, 2014August 25, 2015 by admin

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dana Z. Carter
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Phone: 336-378-6617
dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org

(Greensboro, NC – February 3, 2014) –It takes just one person to change one life.

These words have brought endless inspiration to the current United Way of Greater Greensboro campaign, which concludes February 28. It’s a phrase that has resonated with hundreds of donors and corporate partners committed to serving those most in need of the critical human services supported by United Way. By the end of the campaign February 28, United Way of Greater Greensboro must raise an additional $500,000 to ensure program investments are not reduced.

It’s calling on the community for help.

“United Way is a 91-year cornerstone in our community,” says Pete Callahan, regional vice president for commercial banking for Wells Fargo and 2013-14 United Way of Greater Greensboro campaign chairperson. “The truth is, the need is great and it’s United Way’s job to answer that need. We cannot do it alone; we rely on the community’s support. Now is the time to rally together.”

United Way invests in programs that improve the quality of life in our community including reading programs for toddlers, mentoring initiatives for youth, job training programs, hospice care, and much more.

“I am asking all citizens to make a gift to United Way,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “All our gifts combined will do good things for many. In other words, a gift from the heart will give hope and resources to help Greensboro thrive. To thrive, we must raise $500,000 more.”

As a result of the previous 2012-13 campaign, United Way was able to invest in programs addressing some of the most critical needs of our community with the $10.2 million raised. This campaign, United Way is working to raise as many dollars as it takes to create the greatest community impact possible. To date, the community has contributed $9.8 million to the current United Way campaign.

Please make a donation to United Way today. Give by February 28 online at www.unitedwaygso.org.
You can also give by visiting the United Way of Greater Greensboro office, 1500 Yanceyville Street, during normal business hours.

A full list of the most recent United Way investments is available at www.unitedwaygso.org/ourfocus/investments/
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LIVE UNITED
United Way of Greater Greensboro advances the common good by supporting programs, initiatives, member agencies, and partners meeting critical needs in our community in the areas of education, income, and health. United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. To give, advocate and volunteer, visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org.

NEWS RELEASE: United Way of Greater Greensboro Raises Awareness About Earned Income Tax Credit, Offers Free Tax Preparation

Posted on January 31, 2014August 25, 2015 by admin

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dana Z. Carter
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Phone: 336-378-6617
dana.carter@unitedwaygso.org

(Greensboro, NC – January 31, 2014) – Working families may get a larger tax refund this year because of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), but to get it, they must claim it. January 31 marks the 8th National EITC Awareness Day, and United Way of Greater Greensboro is reminding taxpayers that free tax preparation services are available in our community if your household earned $58,000 or less in 2013.

In tax year 2012, more than 27 million workers received $67 billion in EITC refunds. Also that year, in Guilford County approximately $750,000 was claimed for EITC out of over $2.8 million that was returned to our taxpayers through free tax preparation services. In recent years, more than 1 in 5 tax returns from North Carolina were able to claim EITC[i]. Nationwide, millions of people miss out on EITC because they do not claim it on their tax return or they are not required to file taxes.

“Our community’s free tax preparation services will help many families get EITC and the maximum refund they’re due,” says Frank McCain, vice president of community investment and impact at United Way of Greater Greensboro. “This is money they can save or use to pay off bills, buy that car to get to work or make a down payment on a home.”

Here’s how to get started:

STEP 1: Find out if you qualify for EITC.
If you worked last year and had income of less than $51,567 you should check out your eligibility for EITC. For more information about EITC, including eligibility details, visit www.irs.gov/Individuals/EITC-Home-Page–It’s-easier-than-ever-to-find-out-if-you-qualify-for-EITC. You can also receive general guidance by calling MyFreeTaxes at 1-855-MY-TX-HELP (1-855-698-9435). On average, EITC adds $2,300 to working families’ refunds. It can mean an additional $487 for people without children up to $6,044 for those with three or more qualifying children.

STEP 2: If you qualify, make sure you get your credit and save on fees by filing for free.
Locations that offer free tax preparation can be found by dialing 2-1-1, United Way’s Information and Referral line. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteers are trained by the Internal Revenue Service and can help households that earned $52,000 or less in 2013 prepare their taxes for free and claim the EITC and other tax benefits.

Individuals in households earning up to $58,000 can also file their returns for themselves online throughwww.MyFreeTaxes.com/Greensboro, provided by H&R Block in cooperation with the Walmart Foundation, Goodwill Industries International, National Disability Institute, and United Way Worldwide. Taxpayers filing online have access to tax law experts through online chat or a toll-free phone number.

In addition, many EITC eligible individuals may not receive their full refund because of costly fees from paid tax preparers. For families who are walking a financial tightrope, saving $200 or more can make a big difference in preventing a financial crisis. By helping families make every dollar go farther, United Way is offering solutions that move people towards financial independence and a better quality of life. Call 2-1-1 for details.

On Tuesday, March 4, 2014, United Way will hold a Family Economic Success event featuring free tax preparation services, financial management workshops, and free credit reports in partnership with BB&T Bank. Details coming soon.

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National 2-1-1 Day

Posted on December 18, 2013August 25, 2015 by admin

2-1-1 is a free, confidential, easy to remember phone number that connects North Carolinians to essential community information and services.

Dial 2-1-1 or Search NC211.org to find help from more than 18,000 resources in North Carolina that offer:

food, housing, and utilities assistance
child care and youth programs
financial education and counseling
job training
access to health care, support groups, mental health and substance abuse
senior services
disaster services and much more.

NC 2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available 24-hours everyday in any language. Supported by United Ways across our state, NC 2-1-1 is an important service to help our neighbors find help when they need it most. 2-1-1 can provide information to individuals who are facing unemployment, or direct people in need to lesser known resources, taking pressure off front line agencies. In times of natural disasters, 2-1-1 has proven itself invaluable in taking call volume off the 9-1-1 system for assistance needs that are not immediate emergencies.

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Be the One – National Mentoring Month

Posted on December 18, 2013September 8, 2015 by admin

January is National Mentoring Month — a time for us to pay it forward. Do you remember how much of positive influence a mentor was in your life? Give the next generation an experience that will help them succeed in school and life.

Read Ann Marie’s story about volunteering as mentor>>

Being a mentor to a young person is one of the most rewarding ways to volunteer in our community. Hundreds of youth are waiting for someone like you to become their mentor. Learn more about how to become a mentor with organizations in our community.

It takes just one person to change one life. BE THE ONE.

PRESS RELEASE: United Way of Greater Greensboro Awards $275,000 in Grants to Address Community Needs

Posted on December 12, 2013August 25, 2015 by admin

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

CONTACT

Dana Ziolkowski Carter

United Way of Greater Greensboro

Dana.ziolkowski@unitedwaygso.org

Phone: 336-378-6617

Greensboro, NC – December 12, 2013 – United Way of Greater Greensboro is focused on supporting solutions that improve the quality of life for all in Greater Greensboro. It does this by investing in new, promising community programs and continuing support of programs that have proven successful, to create the greatest community impact possible. United Way of Greater Greensboro is proud to continue its mission with a recent investment of $275,000 into the community.

The $275,000 investment is allocated through two grants, managed by United Way of Greater Greensboro. The Kathleen & Joseph Bryan Community Enrichment and Venture Grant (CEVG) invests in new and innovative programs; whereas, the Joseph M. Bryan Human Services Grant provides stabilization and expansion grants for programs already demonstrating success. Applicants that met the respective grant eligibility requirements participated in an open RFP process in April 2013.

“These investments help us to advance solutions for our community’s greatest needs through both exciting, new programs and programs with a proven track record,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “It’s inspiring to take a chance on a new program and watch it grow into something amazing for our community.”

Grantees were selected because of their work to improve the quality of life of Greater Greensboro residents. Grantees are working to ensure every child enters school healthy, safe and ready to succeed in school and in life. They are supporting families through opportunities to increase income, build savings, and access resources to prevent and minimize crisis. Grantees are also helping residents live healthy lives by providing information and resources, removing barriers to healthcare and connecting them to local available resources.

United Way leverages the expertise and commitment of community volunteers at every level of the grant process. Each grant has a committee of volunteers that reviews applications and makes the investment recommendation for approval by the United Way of Greater Greensboro Board of Directors.

For information about our annual grants and future RFPs, visit www.unitedwaygso.org/nonprofits/.

Grantees supporting children and youth through education include:

Guilford Child Development: Learning Together Family Literacy Project: $15,000

NCCJ of the Piedmont Triad: ANYDAY™ – $15,000

Black Child Development: Freedom School – $10,000

Back Pack Beginnings: Food Back Pack Program – $22,000

Back Pack Beginnings: Comfort Back Pack Program – $7,500

Grantees supporting individuals and families to become financially stable and independent include:

Women’s Resource Center: Women’s Financial Literacy Project – $15,000

Servant Center: Disability Assistance Program Counselor – $25,000

Interactive Resource Center: Direct Client Services – $24,000

Greensboro Urban Ministry: WE! Winter Emergency Shelter – $24,000

One Step Further: Keep it Real for Youth and Parents – $15,000

Barnabas Network: Garage Sale Storefront – $13,100

People & Paws 4 Hope: Second Chance – $15,000

Reading Connections: Detention Center Literacy – $15,000

Grantees supporting all individuals to lead a healthy life include:

North Carolina A&T State University: Aggie Outreach Teen Pregnancy Prevention – $6,400

Guilford County Department of Public Health: Mobile Farmers Market – $15,000

Mental Health Association of Greensboro: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training – $15,000

Adult Center for Enrichment: Res Fit Club – $12,000

Mary’s House: Integrated Health Care for Homeless Children – $11,000

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LIVE UNITED

United Way of Greater Greensboro advances the common good by supporting programs, initiatives, member agencies, and partners meeting critical needs in our community in the areas of education, income, and health. United Way is a worldwide network in 41 countries and territories, including more than 1,200 local organizations in the U.S. United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. To give, advocate and volunteer, visit www.UnitedWayGSO.org.

PRESS RELEASE: United Way of Greater Greensboro Announces Lorillard Matching Gift to Support Campaign

Posted on December 5, 2013August 25, 2015 by admin

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Dana Ziolkowski Carter
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Phone: 336-378-6617
dana.ziolkowski@unitedwaygso.org

(Greensboro, NC – December 5, 2013) –To inspire the community to support United Way of Greater Greensboro’s work, Lorillard, Inc. has generously committed to stay at 10% of the total campaign in 2014. Last year, the United Way of Greater Greensboro raised $10.2 million. The announcement was made at a recent Thriving at 3 Holiday Celebration with the Center for New North Carolinians.

“We are proud of our legacy of robust community support,” said Lorillard Chairman, President and CEO Murray Kessler. “Over the last few years, our employee contributions have come to make up 10 percent of each annual United Way Campaign. We intend to keep it that way.”

Lorillard is a longtime, significant United Way supporter. Since 2001, Lorillard has raised more than $10 million to support United Way’s work in the community. In their current United Way workplace campaign, they have exceeded $1 million.

“We are incredibly honored that Lorillard has stepped up in this way and publicly say that they believe in the work of United Way and that we as a community can do more,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “When we challenge ourselves in great ways, greatness often results. We’re looking forward to creating the greatest impact possible in Greensboro and increased financial support helps make that happen.”

United Way of Greater Greensboro is committed to creating opportunities for a better quality of life for all residents. The United Way annual campaign directly supports programs and initiatives that work to ensure children and youth succeed in school and in life, that families are financially stable and independent, and every individual has access to opportunities to live a healthy life. A list of the organization’s most recent investments are available at www.unitedwaygso.org/ourfocus/investments/

To give to United Way of Greater Greensboro, visit, www.unitedwaygso.org.

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LIVE UNITED

Recent Coverage: Greensboro leaders urged to shape future of health care

Posted on November 14, 2013September 8, 2015 by admin

Greensboro leaders urged to shape future of health care
By Nancy McLaughlin nancy.mclaughlin@news-record.com | Posted: Thursday, November 14, 2013 7:33 pm

GREENSBORO — Guilford County’s public health director made her way through the crowded hallways at Mount Zion Baptist Church, the host for Thursday’s Healthcare Faith Summit.

“I think I know about everyone here,” Merle Green said — impressed. “It’s especially nice to see local doctors leave the walls of their practices and see how all the pieces can work together.”

That leaders and others in medicine, faith and education are focusing on health care issues and the power of community is deemed even more important by people like Greene with the closing of community clinic HealthServe. The nonprofit clinic provided the uninsured a safety net before losing its funding. It had 8,500 active patients and logged an average of 25,000 to 30,000 visits a year.

“The summit is the most important conversation about the future of the community’s health this year,” said Vincent Francisco, an associate professor in UNCG’s Department of Public Health Education.

The community gathering — a collaboration of local nonprofits and others tapping into the work and captive audiences of local houses of worship — has focused in the past on topics such as jobs and the economy.

Thursday’s sessions included leaders of two of the area’s largest health care providers — Cone Health CEO Tim Rice and Cornerstone Health CEO Dr. Grace Terrell — and ranged from the challenges of caregiving and the plight of the mentally ill. This year’s theme was “We Are All in This Together.”

“The notion of we can let things happen or we can control our destiny,” said Michelle Gethers-Clark, CEO of the United Way of Greater Greensboro.

Earlier in the morning, the top White House official on religious issues urged the hundreds of people taking part in the conference to help the uninsured sign up for the Affordable Care Act.

Melissa Rogers, the executive director of the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, acknowledged President Barack Obama’s displeasure with website glitches, but said now is not the time to abandon the landmark policy.

“These benefits are available and so many people need them,” she said.

Her overall remarks focused on the connections available through houses of worship and collaborations that factor into a person’s health needs — from feeding and housing the poor to provide re-entry into society for people getting out of jails.

“Often what needs to be healed cannot all be treated within the walls of hospitals,” said Rogers, who served as director of the Wake Forest School of Divinity Center for Religion and Public Affairs.

Rogers also applauded local partnerships, including faith-based congregational health programs that might provide the only regular checks for a heart patient’s blood pressure. Vandalia Presbyterian, for example, started a food pantry that opened the door for a nurse to provide basic health services.

“You are pioneering a model we can all learn from,” Rogers said.

Rice carried on the theme of the work of dealing with the whole person. He and Dr. Tom Wall, medical director for the Cone-affiliated Triad HealthCare Network, used the example of a woman who showed up at Moses Cone’s emergency room 130 times last year.

The woman, an insulin-dependent diabetic, didn’t have a refrigerator to store her medicine.

“She had a cell phone and a charger so her primary physician was 911,” Wall said.

Health professionals worked with community agencies to piece together a support system that helped the woman get prescription drug assistance program and a refrigerator.

“She has not been to the ER one time this year,” said Wall, whose job is to find Medicare savings.

Mount Zion’s pastor, the Rev. Bryan J. Pierce Sr., put it in perspective: “We can move this forward.”

http://www.news-record.com/news/local_news/article_ee1c8456-4ccf-11e3-bf7d-001a4bcf6878.html

PRESS RELEASE: Wells Fargo Invests $25,000 of Matching Grants with United Way of Greater Greensboro to Elevate Philanthropy in Small to Mid-Size Businesses

Posted on November 8, 2013August 25, 2015 by admin

CONTACT:
Dana Ziolkowski Carter
United Way of Greater Greensboro
Phone: 336-378-6617
dana.ziolkowski@unitedwaygso.org

(Greensboro, NC – November 8, 2013) – Wells Fargo has joined with the United Way of Greater Greensboro to help grow philanthropic giving in small- to mid-sized companies throughout Greater Greensboro. The matching grant offers to match the first $1,000 raised for a United Way campaign within each new company, up to 25 companies, hosting a campaign for the very first time.

“Wells Fargo is a strong supporter of strong communities,” says Pete Callahan, regional vice president of Commercial Banking at Wells Fargo. “United Way is at the forefront of solving community issues to create stronger communities, and that’s exactly where our passion lies as well. We’re proud to invest in Greater Greensboro in this way and are looking forward to seeing which businesses step up to make change happen right here at home.”

United Way of Greater Greensboro hopes that the Wells Fargo matching grants will encourage new fundraising campaigns in eligible small to mid-size local businesses. The grants offer businesses an excellent way to increase their philanthropic giving in Greensboro and support the community.

“Small business is at the heart of a thriving, healthy community–right alongside a strong United Way,” says Michelle Gethers-Clark, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Greensboro. “Because of the support of Wells Fargo, and all of our corporate partners, United Way can effectively address the critical needs of the community in a way that leads to solutions, which in return leads to a healthy, promising economic future.”

For companies interested in hosting a fundraising campaign to support the work of United Way of Greater Greensboro, please call United Way’s office at 336-378-6600.

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