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A Look Back on 2021 

We made it! 2022 is finally here and we are excited for all that it has in store for us here at CASH. 2021 threw many curveballs but with the support of our clients, partners, staff, and volunteers we were able to navigate them all. We are proud of what we were able to accomplish and want you to share in our success, as none of it would be possible without you.

  • In 2021, we helped almost 2,000 clients receive over $1 million in Earned Income Tax Credits, almost $500k in Child Tax Credits, and $78k in Seeds for Savings funds.
  • Since 2017, 74 of our volunteers have dedicated over 13,000 hours of their time to our mission.
  • Our staff and volunteers answered over 18,000 phone calls, connecting clients to various community resources and answering tax questions. 
  • We expanded to include the Roc Your Family’s Future program and the Seeds for Savings program which added 6 new staff positions to our team.

This year we hope to reach more clients, create more partnerships, and strengthen the relationships with the ones we have. Here’s to helping more people in our community plan for the future in 2022!

 

VITA Site Opening January 24th

Our free Tax Preparation site opens on January 24. By appointment only. To schedule an appointment, click here or call 585-900-1004. Our site is located at the Bausch & Lomb Central Library, 4th floor, 115 South Avenue. We are offering validated parking to our clients in the Court Street Garage. For our site hours and a list of what to bring click here. For more information on our free tax preparation services, visit www.empirejustice.org/cash.

 

We Need You!

Our tax site could not run without the help of our volunteers. We are always looking for volunteers to join our team. Volunteering has many benefits including; improving and developing new skills, engaging with different people, and adding to your health and vitality by giving back to your community. For more information on our volunteer program visit: https://empirejustice.org/cash/volunteer/

 
 
Family with two children

Do You Qualify?

The Roc Your Family’s Future program is gearing up for our second tax season!  Along with our network of community partners, we help families build brighter futures by providing coaching and financial planning advice that helps families turn Earned Income Tax Credits into resources that can create a more stable future.  In 2021 over 300 people took our survey and were that much closer to a $25 gift card*. Take our survey or call  585-900-1004 to speak with an RYFF program specialist and see if you qualify today! 

You may qualify if:

• You are a working parent or guardian with children who live with you
• Your children are under 19 at the end of 2021 [full-time students under 24]

EITC is not the same as CTC, but don’t worry you can claim both. Receiving or saving EITC doesn’t impact your other benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and subsidized housing.

*$25 gift cards to Wegmans are available for eligible participants who complete our survey.* 

 

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