What are "Take Charge Thursdays"?
Job losses and the economic downturn of the last year have hit our community hard. Now it's time for all of us to come together with ideas and information to get us through these tough times.

We've created "Take Charge Thursdays" as a resource to help you take charge of your financial future, career plans and life.

"Take Charge Thursdays" are a way to help you if you've been through a job loss, are scared about losing your home, stressed about how tight your finances are, or just have to watch what you spend a lot more than ever before.

"Take Charge Thursdays" will take place between 5:00pm and 6:30pm on Thursdays on NewsCenter 16.

Each week we'll cover a new topic and we'll have a phone bank of experts in that field ready to assist you.

You can also find those stories and other helpful resources right here on WNDU.com. We also want to know what topics you would like us to cover and learn more about on "Take Charge Thursdays." Please send us your ideas by clicking the link below.

Send us topics that affect you for future Take Charge Thursdays.

Take Charge Headlines

Dave Sisk from United Way discusses free tax service 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:25 PM 01/28/10 - Maureen interviewed Dave Sisk from United Way. He discussed the response they have had to this free tax service, and how people can qualify. (Full Story)

Jennifer Maddox from United Way discusses free tax prep service 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:15 PM 01/28/10 - In this week's Take Charge Thursday, Jennifer Maddox from United Way discussed the response they've had so far to this free income tax service, who is helping the taxpayers, and how people can sign up. (Full Story)

Take Charge Thursday: Tax help for those who missed phone bank 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:33 PM 01/28/10 - Fnd out more about the volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA) and the AARP’s tax aide clinics. (Full Story)

Take Charge Thursday: Unemployment Help 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:05 PM 01/28/10 - It's Take Charge Thursday and this week we're telling you about a group in Southwest Michigan that's growing to meet the need of the unemployed. (Full Story)

Chris Petersen Grosse discusses free help options for preparing income taxes 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:21 PM 01/21/10 - In this week’s Take Charge Thursday, we're talking about a service available to households that qualify to get free help preparing their income taxes. (Full Story)

Dawn Chapla from United Way talks about free tax help programs 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:16 PM 01/21/10 - In this Take Charge Thursday, Dawn Chapla from the United Way tells us about a program that can help you prepare your taxes and returns. (Full Story)

Take Charge Thursday: Free Tax Return Assistance 1 Comment Last Updated: 6:49 PM 01/21/10 - It’s Take Charge Thursday and this week we’re telling you about a program that offers free assistance to help you file your tax returns. (Full Story)

TCT interview: Edie Sutton offers advice on paying off credit cards 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:22 PM 01/14/10 - Maureen interviewed economist Edie Sutton. Edie offered tips on how to get a grip on your credit card bills. (Full Story)

TCT interview: Amy Brock discusses credit card debt counseling 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:01 PM 01/14/10 - Amy Brock instructs a money management program in Elkhart. She discussed the costs involved with credit counseling services, and where people can find help. (Full Story)

Take Charge Thursday: Credit Card Debt 3 Comments Last Updated: 7:41 PM 01/14/10 - Those holiday credit card bills are now just arriving in your mail boxes and many people are panicking. We're here to help you keep those bills in check with this week's Take Charge Thursday. (Full Story)

Dave Sisk discusses ways United Way has helped people in the past year 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:26 PM 01/07/10 - Dave Sisk from United Way talks about flu shots, food pantries, and other ways that United Way 2-1-1 can help. (Full Story)

Keith Sarber from United Way reviews a year of Take Charge Thursday 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:21 PM 01/07/10 - Keith Sarber from United Way 2-1-1 reviews the past year of Take Charge Thursday. (Full Story)

Take Charge Thursday: One Year Anniversary 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:58 PM 01/07/10 - It's Take Charge Thursday and we're looking back at the first year for the segment. (Full Story)

Vernita Todd talks about Heart City Health Center's options for the uninsured 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:39 PM 12/17/09 - Vernita Todd from the Heart City Health Center talks about options for people without health insurance. (Full Story)

Karen Harris Lax discusses services offered by health centers 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:30 PM 12/17/09 - Karen Harris Lax talks about services offered by the Indiana Health Centers. (Full Story)

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