Category: Financial Security
Giving Back: United Way volunteer tax preparer delights in helping others
Norris has volunteered as a tax preparer with RealSense for 16 years, inspired to help when she realized families who desperately needed extra money were going without accurate tax refunds.
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2016 a good year for Florida United Way policy priorities
Not only did the United Ways of Florida put some issues in the win column, but they grew their capacity and are better positioned for success in subsequent years.
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RealSense: Four ways to get your finances in order this year
From consolidating credit cards to creating a budget or finding free deals on essential items, here are four quick tips to get your finances in order.
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RealSense kicks off 2016 tax season
Tax sites are open until the deadline to file, Monday, April 18.
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Understanding Income Challenges: United Way Poverty Simulations
These poverty simulation exercises are designed to give participants a greater understanding of the challenges low-income families face.
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EITC Awareness Day is Jan. 29
We’re celebrating that Congress took action at the end of 2015 to save this resource: the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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File your taxes for free: RealSense tax sites open Jan. 19
RealSense will open dozens of tax sites across our area on Jan. 19 where qualifying residents can get their taxes filed for FREE.
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Volunteer Profile: Mike McNamara
McNamara volunteers as a “money coach” through United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense initiative. He sees his volunteer role as an extension of that friendly neighbor who helped him many years ago.
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United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense initiative selected as “Center of Excellence”
United Way of Northeast Florida’s RealSense initiative was selected from a pool of about 1,300 United Way chapters to conduct a “Center of Excellence” seminar.
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Internship Experiences: Michaela
As a third year participant, the United Way Youth Employment Program created many opportunities for me to empower myself, build business relationships and generate positive first impressions. Being in this program has shaped my path in the right direction.
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