Thursday, February 1, 2018

Free Tax, Credit Report Help Coming to Pottstown

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by Genesis Housing.

Genesis Housing and CADCOM are pleased to announce that the BB&T Bus is heading to Pottstown on Friday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Income Tax Prep will be provided to qualified taxpayers. 

Free credit reports will be available. 

In addition, info on housing, financial classes, housing, banking and more will be offered.

The BB&T Bus will provide financial resources with internet access including:

1) CADCOM will provide free VITA tax prep. Taxpayers must bring all tax related documents, photo ID and social security cards. Appointments are strongly recommended.

2) BB&T Bank will provide free credit reports and information on banking - basics, checking and college savings accounts.

3) Genesis Housing will provide info on credit and budgeting classes.
4) Resource Table with have info on Habitat for Humanity and other local social service programs.

Space is limited so appointments are recommended. 

For Pottstown, call CADCOM at 610-277-6363, Ext 115 to schedule an appointment.

The BB&T Bus offers information and resources covering a variety of topics and is part of BB&T’s community program to “meet you more than half way”.

CADCOM was established as a nonprofit in 1966 as the lead Anti-Poverty Agency in Montgomery County working to coordinate strategic planning, economic development, community development and to create a partnership between public and private entities to serve the needs of county residents.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. 

Information on free file software offers for people with incomes of less than $66,000 will also be provided.

Willow Grove CDC was founded in 1990 by local bankers, clergymen, attorneys and realtors to address the need for affordable housing for low-to-moderate income people in the Willow Grove area.

Since 1994, Genesis Housing Corporation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has served Montgomery County as a community housing development organization (CHDO) and is dedicated to the development of affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization and the education of consumers on housing and financial issues.

For more information about Genesis Housing Corporation and our programs, please visit our website at www.genesishousing.org, email at info@genesishousing.org, visit us on Facebook or call 610-275-4357.

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