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 \;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
 &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;\nNyack\, NY January 16&mdash\;Last year ove
 r $651\,000 was returned in Earned Income Tax Credits in Rockland County
 . Needs are greater than ever\, and for a third year\, The United Way of
  Rockland County and AARP have teamed up to expand their outreach and he
 lp even more people receive the tax credits for which they are eligible.
  &ldquo\;The goal is to increase the EITC dollar number every year\,&rdq
 uo\; said Mimi Vilord\, President and CEO of the United Way. &ldquo\;Not
  only does this refund bring added relief to struggling residents\, but 
 most dollars are spent in the County and thus support the local economy.
 &rdquo\;&nbsp\; CASH &ndash\; Creating Assets\, Savings and Hope - provi
 des free tax preparation by AARP Tax-Aide certified volunteers to all ta
 xpayers with middle and low incomes\, including those who qualify for th
 e Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).&nbsp\;\nIn addition to free tax prepa
 ration\, the United Way will be offering assistance at sites in Nyack\, 
 Spring Valley\, Suffern and Haverstraw. Volunteers will be on site with 
 information on programs and services offered in the County and to assist
  in determining benefit eligibility.\nPartners in the United Way&rsquo\;
 s CA$H initiative include the County of Rockland Department of Social Se
 rvices\, the IRS\, Key Bank\, and AARP in addition to organizations such
  as Catholic Community Services\, HACSO\, People to People\, The Martin 
 Luther King Center\, the Rockland YMCA and Family Resource Centers that 
 are helping with outreach.\nThe United Way&rsquo\;s CA$H program undersc
 ores its commitment to help Rockland residents attain financial stabilit
 y at a time when the gap between take home wages and essential expenses 
 is growing rapidly.\n&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&
 nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;The program will run from February 1 until April 17t
 h.&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Assistance is on a first come first serve basis. (No ap
 pointment necessary.) For a list of tax sites or any questions\, please 
 call the United Way&rsquo\;s 211 helpline for assistance. United Way of 
 Rockland County is a local\, independent non-profit dedicated to buildin
 g a stronger Rockland community.
URL:http://newcity.patch.com/events/united-way-of-rockland-cash-program-f
 or-tax-assistance
SUMMARY:United Way of Rockland CASH program for tax assistance
LOCATION:135 Main St\, Nyack\, NY 10960: 135 Main St\, Nyack\, NY
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