United Way of Berks County

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Free Tax Preparation

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United Way of Berks County is partnering with several area nonprofits, including Berks Community Action Program, Berks Encore, Boyertown Area Multi-Services, Catholic Charities, Centro Hispano and Friend, Inc. Community Services to help low to moderate income families become financially stronger.

Free tax preparation services are now available to individuals and families with a household income of less than $50,000 in 2009. From February 1 through April 15, appointments are available during day and evening hours at sites throughout Berks County. Several of the sites offer bilingual services. To schedule an appointment, download the flyer and contact the site most convenient to you. The flyer is also available in Spanish.

Download a checklist of items to bring to the appointment.

To learn more about the requirements tax payers need to meet to receive free tax preparation through this program, click here.

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United Way's Mission

United Way of Berks County improves lives by inspiring collaboration, volunteerism and financial support to build a stronger community.

United Way's Vision

The United Way of Berks County will enhance the quality of life in our community by mobilizing the desire and capacity of people to care for one another.

United Way's Core Values

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United Way of Berks County's role as a leader in the health and human services sector requires all persons involved with United Way of Berks County to assume responsibility of maintaining the public's trust.  To fulfill this obligation to the community and to ourselves, our Core Values provide the foundation on which we base our actions and decisions.  They are:

 

Integrity

Inclusiveness

Teamwork and Communication

Volunteerism

Impact

Community Leadership

 

Our Core Values are listed in detail in our Code of Ethics booklet.  To learn more about our Core Values, click here.