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COMMUNITY
SUPPORT SERVICES
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Life Transforming Ministries offers a partnership-driven
Free Tax Preparation Program to the community.
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax
preparation for low and moderate income households.
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Since 2010, the Department of Community Development has supported this
valuable program with
$58,750.
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Last year, Chester County IRS-certified income tax volunteers served over
1,200 households
and generated over
$2 million
in refunds. The IRS estimates
that the service saved taxpayers about
$300,000
in addition to the refunds
they received. Starting January 27, 2015, locations will be available
throughout Chester County, including Coatesville, Downingtown,
Exton, Paoli, West Chester, Kennett Square and Phoenixville.
Online services are also available.
“
I would just like to let you know
that the service you provide to the
community is so important, I have been
using the service since it first started.
The gentleman that did my taxes this
year was very helpful in every way so
once again thank you so much.”
– Joseph
In Fiscal Year 2013-14 DCD funded Rover Community Transportation to
provide
70,048
Medical Assistance Transportation Program trips for
9,334
persons covered by Medicaid.
2,022
people served in 2014
with
Supportive Services
1,686
715
people including
children
served in 2014
with
Financial Assistance