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AmeriCorps Team supports United Way’s free tax prep service

Mar 28, 2025

Members will spend several weeks at sites in Greater Cincinnati helping to prepare taxes.

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The Care Center in Loveland is one location

The Free Tax Prep initiative of United Way of Greater Cincinnati is partnering with an AmeriCorps team for the second year to help prepare and file taxes for low-to-moderate-income people in the region.

The 11 AmeriCorps members serve in the National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) program and are from the North Central Region campus in Vinton, Iowa. Their eight-week partnership with United Way runs through April 23.

Last year, the AmeriCorps team of nine assigned to United Way filed 509 returns, which saved taxpayers in Greater Cincinnati $140,000 in fees and resulted in $357,000 in refunds. This year’s team set a goal of filing 600 returns.

An AmeriCorps volunteer helps prepare taxes with United Way of Greater Cincinnati in March 2024.

“We’re fortunate to have an AmeriCorps team working alongside us again this year to help individuals and families navigate the tax filing process,” said Moira Weir, President and CEO, United Way of Greater Cincinnati. “The team brings great energy and enthusiasm to their work, and together, we can ensure more taxpayers in our community get the refunds and credits they’re owed.”

Each year, United Way’s Free Tax Prep serves thousands of people in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana. Committed volunteers prepare and file tax returns for free. Last year, United Way volunteers prepared more than 8,000 returns and helped filers claim $9.3 million in federal refunds.

“We are excited to partner with United Way to assist with the Free Tax Prep program and serve the Cincinnati community,” said AmeriCorps member Seth Anquoe. “The opportunity to see the impact of our service and create long-term change through financial education and economic development is really meaningful and fulfilling.”

Organizations sponsor AmeriCorps NCCC teams to respond to community needs. Short-term NCCC service projects operate through partnerships with nonprofits, state and local agencies, and other community and faith-based groups. For information about sponsoring a team, email NCCCNorthCentral@americorps.gov.

About AmeriCorps

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles; and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov.

About United Way of Greater Cincinnati

We empower everyone in our region to achieve economic well-being so our entire community can thrive – now and in the future. Founded in 1915, UWGC is one of the region’s largest nonprofit organizations. It is committed to working alongside policymakers, community partners and donors to promote educational success, financial empowerment and housing security. Learn more about UWGC’s work across nine counties in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana at UWGC.org. #UnitedWeThrive