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Welcome to the United Way News Room - a quick reference section that provides you with links to the latest press releases, news articles, and advertising tools.

If you require additional information or would like to interview one of our staff members, please contact:

Alan H. Turner II
United Way of Southwest Alabama
218 St. Francis Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
(251) 433-3624
E-mail: aturner@uwswa.org



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VITA program recruiting volunteers
10/31/2012

The volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA) is recruiting volunteers to be trained to prepare taxes free of charge for taxpayers with a household income of $51,000 or less. Great opportunity to impact your community, learn a new skill or use your existing tax preparation skills to assist families and individuals in the community.

No previous experience required

Learn a skill that you will use for yourself for a lifetime

Gain experience through volunteering

Training online and supplemented with partner instructions


Receive IRS-certification to prepare volunteer tax returns (this is not the Registered Tax Professional Certification)


Flexible hours to volunteer


If  you are interested in volunteering contact United Way 211 or you can contact one of the following volunteer tax preparation partners listed below:
 

Mobile, AL

HandsOn South Alabama:                     251-433-4456

Goodwill Easter Seals:                          251-471-1581

RSVP:                                                    251-574-7787

Bishop State Community College:        251-405-719

Bayou La Batre

Boat People SOS:                                251-259-4068

ยท          Baldwin County

o      Community Action Agency of South Alabama:  251-626-2646

  Goodwill Easter Seals:                                        251-471-1581

         Brewton (Escambia County, AL)

  RSVP of Escambia County:                                251-867-0256

  Goodwill Easter Seals:                                        251-471-1581