Campaign for Working Families Best Tax Season Ever!
CWF is the #1 Free Tax Program in PA!
UAC Program Partner, Campaign for Working Families (CWF) announced this week that it filed a record breaking 14,147 tax returns this tax season which totaled more than $24 Million in client refunds! With 460 IRS-certified volunteers, CWF provided more than 13,819 hours of free tax services to hard working families across Philadelphia. This year's success brings our 11 year total to $211 million in tax refunds for CWF clients!
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The Center City Super Site at UAC tops the list of most returns completed with 3,042 tax returns! |
CWF operated 12 community-based tax sites offering e-file, direct deposit, savings bonds, and other financial services. Services are free to participants which means they save hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees.
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FAN Clubs Launched in Germantown
Financial education is the key to success!
With the support of Citibank, UAC has launched seven Financial Advancement Network (FAN) Clubs in the Germantown area! FAN Clubs an initiative of the Urban Affairs Coalition is supported by the Coalition's Community and Economic Development Department (CED).Through the combination of financial education and peer support, FAN Clubs empower individuals to take charge of their financial lives. FAN Clubs meet for six sessions covering a variety of topics including how to save for college, improving your credit score, and paying off debts. Those interested in hosting a FAN Club can contact our program manager, Shayna Lear at 215-851-1740 or at slear@uac.org
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Taking a break from their FAN Club session are (left to right): Kimberly A. Day, Alfred Hawkins, Lela Gilchrist (left front), Shayna Lear, Andrew Fratecelli (right back), Autumn Walsh (right back) and Minda V. Thompson. Missing is Patricia Meads. The Germantown Hope Community Church is hosting the FAN Club, sponsored by Citibank and the Urban Affairs Coalition. |
To learn more about UAC's FAN Club program, please visit http://fan.uac.org. |
Advance Your Career with KEYSPOTS
Let us help you find a job!
Philly KEYSPOTS provide computer and free internet access to members of the community. KEYSPOTS Powered by the Freedom Rings Partnership which is led by UAC, the City of Philadelphia and Drexel University, offers free computer classes and software training. Today, 80% of job applications are required to be filled out online. Regardless of your experience level, KEYSPOTS will give you the tools you need to survive in this digital age. Rewrite your resume, search for a job, get trained, KEYSPOTS can help.
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Philly KEYSPOTS: Advance your Career |
To find a KEYSPOT near you please visit www.phillykeyspots.org or call 311.
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