In December 2004, Community Link co-founded the Family Financial Literacy Coalition (FFLC), which is a group of nonprofit, business and government organizations working together to increase wealth for low income individuals and families in Mecklenburg County. Its mission is to promote resources that provide basic financial education to enable families to build assets and achieve financial stability. The FFLC achieves its mission through the following focus areas:
Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and AARP, the FFLC provides free tax preparation and electronic filing services to low-to-moderate income individuals and seniors. Learn more about our Tax Preparation Volunteer Opportunities or if you're ready to volunteer now, complete our Volunteer Application. For internships, you may want to check out our informational guide. Or, you can apply now by downloading an: Internship Application! Register now for a VITA Training Class.
is a refundable tax credit designed to encourage employment and offset the tax burden of low-income families. Unfortunately, many eligible households fail to claim this credit which could provide more than $5600 in additional income to assist with basic necessities. FFLC partners disseminate IRS material and conduct community education around the EITC.
financial stability of working poor families by increasing financial literacy and using the EITC as a gateway to asset formation. Financial Literacy seminars are offered throughout the year to educate individuals on a variety of asset building strategies.
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In the 2011 tax season, the FFLC helped file nearly 8,000 tax returns, which brought nearly $8 million in refunds and $2.5 million in Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC). Even more impactful is that each participating family saved approximately $225 through having their taxes filed free. This means more dollars for general household items, medical expenses, housing and more! |
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To find out how you can help or to get more information please contact Tameka Gunn at tmillner-gunn@communitylink-nc.org. Find out more from our partnering organizations:
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