Meet David Abeyta -

Flagstaff Native, Business Leader and  UWNA Board Member

David was born and raised in Flagstaff, Arizona. He attended Flagstaff High School, where he was active in track and student council. After graduating from NAU with a BS in Accounting, David moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he worked for Motorola for more than 14 years, in various Financial and Accounting roles. While in Phoenix he attended ASU, where he received a MBA with an emphasis in management. He also worked for three years in Austin, Texas for a Semiconductor Division of Motorola. Nine years ago, David returned to Flagstaff and now works as a business leader for W.L. Gore and Associates.  He has three children and enjoys motorcycling, boating, running and hiking. 

David started supporting United Way in 1987 with Motorola in Phoenix, Arizona.  At the time, Motorola was one of the top five employers of the Valley and was a strong United Way partner. David is a United Way of Northern Arizona Summit Society member. He is active member in the community and a member of the the United Way of Northern Arizona Board of Directors since 2010.

TAX PREP-VITA 

  
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) helps qualifing individuals and families receive their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). VITA also provides information to individuals and families for financial resources in our community.

EARN IT! If your household income is less than $49,000 in 2010, you may qualify for the EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) - a credit that pays up to $5,666 based on family size and income. 

KEEP IT! Free tax prep by certified volunteers. Don't pay expensive preparation or "rapid refund" fees. Let VITA volunteers certified by the IRS prepare your returns free of charge.

SAVE IT! Open a bank account, build savings and improve your credit. Ask volunteers at the VITA sire about ways to put your money to work for you.

For more information or for a list of locations, click on links below. Or, call 1-888-635-0545.

• Greater Flagstaff
• Grand Canyon
• Northeastern Arizona
• Page
• Tuba City

United Way of Northern Arizona's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is in full swing, assisting low to moderate income families with free tax assistance. Within the first six weeks of tax season the program has filed 713 tax returns and is on track to once again bring more than $2 million dollars back to the community through tax refunds and credits.

The program has been successful thanks to the hard work and dedication of more than 106 VITA volunteers. Volunteers who assist with tax preparation are trained and certified by the IRS to complete tax returns. VITA volunteers have been working diligently to ensure that clients are receiving quality tax return preparation at 19 sites spread across Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties.

Do you need your taxes done or know someone who does? It's still not too late to visit a VITA site. With five weeks left in the tax season, there are still plenty of opportunities to receive tax assistance at one of the VITA sites if your family made $49,000 or less in total income in 2010. For a complete listing of sites please call 1-888-635-0545 or visit www.nazunitedway.org.

United Way of Northern Arizona Annual Meeting & Recognition Luncheon

Support Our Businesses, Help Your Neighbor

By supporting participating businesses in the UWNA's Northeast Chapter, you are investing in your community in two ways - buying local to help our economy thrive as well as improving lives of those in need throughout Navajo and Apache counties.

FEATURED BUSINESS FOR MARCH:

TATE'S AUTO CENTER IN SHOW LOW & HOLBROOK  (928)537-4201 www.shoptates.com  

25% of these Service Specials throughout March, 2011 support United Way of Northern Arizona.

• Oil and Filter and Lube
• Rotate and Balance
• Alignment
• Cold Weather

CHECK OUR WEBSITE www.nazunitedway.org REGULARLY FOR ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES.