Help Fight Poverty in Your Community!

Last year, in Oregon 240+ volunteers helped 16,172 taxpayers receive $12.4 million in federal tax returns. There are still millions more we can put in the hands of Oregonians – and needs volunteers like you to help us do it by providing free tax services.

WHY VOLUNTEER - Help fight poverty – tax return dollars go directly to those who need it - Volunteer in your community – more than 50 locations where you can serve - Get Continuing Education Credits - Learn how to prepare and file taxes – train with a group or online - Enjoy flexible hours and a fun volunteer atmosphere

HOW TO VOLUNTEER Tax-Filing Season begins February 2, 2009. Contact CASH Oregon/AARP Tax-Aide NOW for information on your free training. Join our volunteer team today!

Contact: Camille McDaniel – Volunteer and Outreach Manager Phone: 503-243-7765 E-mail: [email protected]  Online: www.cashoregon.org

CASH (Creating Assets Savings and Hope) Oregon is a community based non-profit organization founded to help working families create improved financial futures. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest, free, volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service. By working together, we have expanded free tax services throughout the Tri-county area.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the most effective anti-poverty program in the United States, providing income-eligible taxpayers upwards of $4,500 from the government. Millions in EITC and other valuable tax credits go unclaimed every year. Through outreach and free tax preparation, CASH Oregon and AARP Tax-Aide ensure that these savings and credits reach eligible families and seniors in the Portland Metro area, so that that federal/state tax dollars are returned to our local economy.