My name is Cheyenne Stolmeier, and I work with United Way of King County’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign. You have probably already heard about our Volunteer Tax Preparer opportunity, but we have another very exciting volunteer opportunity that would be perfect for your students. With the 2020 Census coming up, our Census and Benefits Navigators will also serve as a resource for community members to get information and help while completing their Census Questionnaires. Would you please share the below opportunity with students and colleagues?
“In addition to preparing taxes, United Way’s Free Tax Preparation Campaign helps to connect individuals and families to savings opportunities and public benefits they may not have known were available to them. This year, volunteers will also have the exciting opportunity to ensure clients are prepared to accurately and confidently complete the 2020 Census Questionnaire. This is an exciting and hugely important role that will help guarantee an accurate representation of our communities, particularly in already marginalized populations, such as immigrant communities and communities of color. An accurate count and representation will help ensure that critical public resources remain available for those who rely on them most.
United Way’s Free Tax Campaign has been making a huge impact in the community for the last 17 years, and we need your help to see it grow. Volunteers can pick from 33 tax sites throughout King County! There’s bound to be a site conveniently located near your home, work, or school!
Our volunteers develop practical skills, network with community, and most importantly, make a huge, tangible impact. Last year, our volunteers secured $30.1 million in refunds for the community and made over 4,000 referrals to additional services like financial coaching, Basic Food, and utility discount programs. This year, our goal is to reach 25,000 clients, and we need your help to make it happen!
The volunteer commitment is only 3-4 hours week from January to April. We provide free, comprehensive training. To get more information and register, students can visit www.uwkc.org/taxvolunteer. Please also share this with friends and peers!”
If you are interested, I would be more than happy to meet with you in person, speak over the phone, or even speak briefly with your students in class. Whatever it takes to fully support your students in making the most of this opportunity, I can do. Let me know if you would like flyers or posters sent to you.
I look forward to working with you, and I hope to hear from you soon.
Best Regards,
Cheyenne Stolmeier (She/Her/Hers)
Tax Campaign Associate
United Way of King County
cstolmeier@uwkc.org
206-461-8544
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