Financial Stability Initiative

UWCT spearheaded efforts to offer a volunteer led Free Tax Preparation service to the low-income residents of Central Texas. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program was initiated in the 2007 Tax Season and to date has brought in excess of $1 Million back into our economy through federal refunds. More than 1,000 Central Texans took advantage of this opportunity and had their tax return done by one of our volunteers.

In addition to preparing taxes, UWCT is working with area banks to set up checking and savings accounts for the un-banked population of Central Texas. We are also providing financial literacy classes to teach basic budgeting and savings to help local families build their wealth.

Click here if you are interested in learning more or volunteering for this program.