Executive Director: Rochelle Twining
rtwining@caodmu.org

H.E.A.P.-Home Energy Assistance began Nov. 1

The Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (E-HEAP) will begin November 1, 2010 and run through March 31, 2011. Income eligibility is 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. E- HEAP provides financial assistance once per heating season to households that are: threatened with disconnection, already disconnected, or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel, wood or coal. E- HEAP can also cover assistance to establish or transfer service.

The following list includes those documents required for assistance:

-          ALL social security numbers for EVERY household member

-          ALL pages of your current electric and gas bill or information on your bulk fuel

-          ALL birthdates for every household member

-          Any and ALL INCOME received within the last 13 weeks for all household members

-           If renting, with landlords name, address and phone number

-           Job and family services case number

 For further information regarding guidelines and to schedule appointments please contact the Community Action Organization office at 937-642-4986 

The STAR Program

Saving Toward
Asset enRichment
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Volunteer to prepare taxes 

We need your help to prepare tax returns for tax payers in your County.  Your contribution will help bring thousands of hard earned dollars back into the budgets of low-moderate income individuals and families, and eventually, back into the community.

  The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program was developed to assist tax filers in preparing tax returns for FREE. With the help of certified volunteers we can maximize credits such as the Earned    Income Tax Credit (EITC) to obtain the highest refund possible.  

As a Tax Preparer Volunteer:

· You will receive IRS tax preparation training and certification

· Help low-moderate income    workers prepare their tax return and maximize tax credits

· Provide tax filers with a copy of their return with an explanation of the forms and credits they qualified for

· Assess other financial needs of the participants and assist or refer them to the appropriate providers

· Ongoing support & guidance from Site Coordinator 

As an Intake Volunteer:

· You will attend volunteer training to familiarize yourself with the VITA program and process

· Welcome tax filers to the VITA site

· Assist in the preparation of the IRS intake form

· Manage the registration and intake process

· Provide or refer to appropriate agencies for other services as needed  

By volunteering you can enhance your résumé with tax preparation and volunteer experience.  It also allows you to apply your training to real world situations while providing a free service to hard working tax payers in need of your help. Free tax training and certification can be taken in a classroom setting or online at your convenience.  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is supported by The Internal Revenue Service and operated at multiple sites donated by   local businesses and social service organizations.