Bridges Community Action Partnership is a private nonprofit community action agency dedicated to helping and serving low-income individuals and families in Madison, Champaign, Delaware, Union, Shelby, and Logan counties. Bridges helps improve the lives of individuals and families by providing a variety of programs and assistance with utilities, home improvement, family development, work resources, safe housing, financial education, and medical needs.
Bridge’s provides a program called Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) which is dedicated to save local residents tax preparation fees while maximizing all applicable tax credits so taxpayers can receive the highest refund. This organization seeks to educate individuals on how to utilize their tax refunds to better prepare for unexpected expenses so they are less reliant on community services and are able to become more self-sufficient.
In 2017, Bridges provided assistance to over 3,500 Madison county residents with their many educational and financial programs. In that same tax season, their VITA Program refunded over $169,000 and $775,000 in federal refunds to Champaign and Madison county residents respectively. Bridges also saved local residents over $125,000 in tax preparation fees, as well as, helped them receive over $358,500 in earned income credits between the two counties.
To be eligible one must live in one of the six counties Bridges serves (Madison, Champaign, Logan, Union, Delaware, and Shelby), and meet one of the following qualifications: annual income of less than $55,000 or someone who is over the age of 60 (regardless of income). Services for those who are eligible include: Free tax preparation services from IRS-certified volunteers, a free credit report, and direct deposit refund, which is available 7 to 10 days after submitting refund. Tax preparation services are offered from mid-January through mid-April at multiple locations throughout Ohio. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcomed. Set up an appointment today through their online appointment request form.
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United Way is proud to fund an agency that is making such an impact in the communities of Madison and Champaign Counties. If you’re interested to learn more or get involved with the VITA program check out their website
Bridges Community Action Partnership
or call 740-852-3511 (Madison) or 937-772-9164 (Champaign) today!
