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We're excited about this week's episode as we welcome back Tim Kramer, VITA Program Coordinator for Center for Community Resources. Tax season is upon us and the race to file by April 18th, 2023 is quickly approaching.
Tim starts off the episode by explaining what is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The VITA program provides free income tax preparation services to any person or family with an annual income under $50,000. IRS certified volunteers help prepare your taxes for free and residents are receiving their refund in as little as 9 days. No Fees. No service charges. No loan interest!
Interested people receive a screening for qualification guidelines, schedule an appointment and get free, professional tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers.
To get started, call: 724-431-3767
Tax Preparation is available at these five locations:
-Clearview Mall
-Slipper Rock University's Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator
-Cranberry Township Municipal Center
-Harvest Community Church
-St. Luke's Lutheran School
For more information, check out Center for Community Resources website: https://ccrinfo.org/services/community-supports/vita-tax-preparation-program-2/#:~:text=Call%20the%20VITA%20Appointment%20Line,begins%20on%20January%2018th%2C%202023.&text=Check%20it%20out%20on%20the%20map.
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We're excited about this week's episode as we welcome back Tim Kramer, VITA Program Coordinator for Center for Community Resources. Tax season is upon us and the race to file by April 18th, 2023 is quickly approaching.
Tim starts off the episode by explaining what is the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. The VITA program provides free income tax preparation services to any person or family with an annual income under $50,000. IRS certified volunteers help prepare your taxes for free and residents are receiving their refund in as little as 9 days. No Fees. No service charges. No loan interest!
Interested people receive a screening for qualification guidelines, schedule an appointment and get free, professional tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers.
To get started, call: 724-431-3767
Tax Preparation is available at these five locations:
-Clearview Mall
-Slipper Rock University's Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator
-Cranberry Township Municipal Center
-Harvest Community Church
-St. Luke's Lutheran School
For more information, check out Center for Community Resources website: https://ccrinfo.org/services/community-supports/vita-tax-preparation-program-2/#:~:text=Call%20the%20VITA%20Appointment%20Line,begins%20on%20January%2018th%2C%202023.&text=Check%20it%20out%20on%20the%20map.
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After a long hiatus due to summer events, we are back with brand new episodes! Just in time to celebrate our anniversary of the podcast as we started this show August 7th, 2019. We needed a great guest to celebrate our achievement and we're happy to have Ian Hunter, Director of Development & Community Outreach, from Community Care Connections join us this week! We kickoff the show by learning what is Community Care Connections. Since 1972, Community Care Connections, Inc. has provided programs and services for infants, children and adults who have developmental delays or disabilities. The Mission of Community Care Connections, Inc. is to provide programs and services that empower children and adults with disabilities to live more safely and independently in their homes, schools, neighborhoods and communities. The Vision of Community Care Connections, Inc. is to strive to provide the most innovative support services, personalized advocacy and dynamic leadership that enable persons with disabilities and their families to navigate an ever-changing service delivery system and build support systems that meet their diverse needs. We then turn our attention to their wonderful annual event, Ruckus For All. This year's event will be held Sunday, August 20th, from Noon to 4pm at the 11th Frame Bar and Grille! There are so many different fun activities for this event planned that you'll need to listen to hear everything Ian & the team at Community Care Connections has planned. This is a FREE event for EVERYONE! The main tagline for this fundraiser is: All! Include! Empower! Connect! Community Care Connections is still looking for sponsors, donations and volunteers. If you're interested, please contact Ian Hunter: ihunter@communitycareconnect.org For more information or to learn about Community Care Connections: https://communitycareconnect.org/ Special Thanks to Ian Hunter for joining us!…
 
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