INCOME

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The Financial Stability Impact Council seeks to address the underlying causes of poverty by creating a financially stable and prosperous community. UWFC and partners like you have successfully worked to embed financial education in the community and to expand access to financial services, especially in our rural communities. This is the first step towards creating financial stability in Fresno.

OUR GOAL

Reduce by half the number of financially unstable, low-income working families.

1. Maximize income by helping low- to moderate-income wage earners learn how to use every dollar wisely

    

2. Build Savings to create a bridge that helps individuals and families move from a short-term focus on paying bills and decreasing debt to a long-term focus on financial well-being

    

3. Gain and Sustain Assets that build long-term stability and make it possible to focus on a prosperous future

    

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Earned Income Tax Credit (VITA/EITC) Program provides free tax preparation and free e-filing of State and Federal tax returns for all low- to moderate - income individuals and families. VITA/EITC saves individuals and families money and helps them maximize their tax credits in order to receive a larger refund
• SparkPoint Fresno Center brings together community partners and resources to help families grow and prosper. Information about credit, housing, banking, taxes, social services, health services and more are available. SparkPoint brings together partners and resources to help families build savings and gain and sustain assets.