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Community Organization Toolkit

Promote the Benefits of Electronic Payments!

Help people who receive paper federal benefit checks comply with the law.

This toolkit can help you continue to spread the word about electronic payments for federal benefits.

  • External Newsletter Copy – An article intended for community members.
  • Internal Newsletter Copy – An article for your affiliates, chapters or staff.
  • Social Media Tips – Post these brief messages about electronic payments to your social media sites.
  • Fact Sheet – This overview explains more about the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s rule and how your organization can help encourage people to switch from paper checks to electronic payments for federal benefits.