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CAA Charity Profile
Community Action Agencies are public and private non profit organization originally established under Economic Opportunity Act 1964 to fight America's War on Poverty.
The nearly 1,000 Community Action Agencies across the United States serve 98 percent of the nation's cities and countries, and are a primary source of the support for the more than 38 million Americans living in poverty.
The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan is one of 33 Community Action Agencies in the State of Michigan dedicated to promoting economic and social opportunities that help people achieve greater independence, dignity, and self-sufficiency.
The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan serves residents of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, and St. Joseph Counties, and targets its programs and services to the specific needs of those communities. Last year, CAA provided assistance to more than 15,400 children, seniors, and low-income individuals in its four-county service area.
CAA Mission - The mission of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan is
"Dedicated to helping people achieve and maintain independence."
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CAA Volunteer Information
The Community Action Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is preparing for its fourth season of giving free help to low- to moderate-income people filing their Federal and Michigan income taxes. CAA-VITA training is free, and jobs include tax assistors, greeters and quality control checkers. Each volunteer tax assistor receives free tax and software training from the IRS. They earn their certification through a series of open-book tests. Greeters help clients fill out their intake forms and organize their papers. They also answer the telephones and help make appointments for tax help. The quality control checkers proofread tax forms with original documents to prevent filing errors.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the USA’s largest and most powerful anti-poverty program. EITC credits have helped millions of Americans make the transition from public assistance to economic independence. Last year alone, CAA-VITA volunteers processed more than 840 returns in Barry, Branch, Calhoun, and St. Joseph counties, which totaled a staggering $440,000 to taxpayers.
CAA-VITA offers
Free preparation of basic Federal and Michigan tax forms
Free E-Filing
Free Direct Deposit to your checking or savings account
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