Kindergarten registration is Thursday, April 19 for all public schools in the Richmond region. Children who will be age 5 by September 30 can start kindergarten this fall, but first they must register.
For the second year in a row, United Way's Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond initiative is coordinating the kindergarten registration communication campaign on behalf of the school districts in our region. Learn more:
If you love a young child and want to make sure your loved one starts kindergarten on time and ready to succeed, don't miss this fun, parent-focused workshop! You'll discover:
If you earned less than $50,000 last year, you qualify to have your taxes prepared for free by MetroCASH.
A United Way partner, MetroCASH helps thousands of working families in the greater Richmond and Petersburg region save money and claim millions of dollars in combined federal and Earned Income Tax Credit refunds. The free tax prep program was recently featured in a Channel 12 news story.
Volunteer Tax Preparers who have been trained and certified by the IRS and can help you claim the tax credits for which you qualify.
Cash Coach volunteers who can connect you with resources to help you meet your own financial needs and goals.
Assisted Self Tax Preparation (at select locations), where you can complete your own tax return for free with the help of a certified coach.
View this map to find MetroCASH tax prep site near you, or call 2-1-1 for details. You can also consult this list for the hours of operation for each site.
For a list of the items you need to bring with you to the tax prep site, please click here. Volunteers will not be able to help you without these items.