Allegheny Valley Association of Churches
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2026-2029
Multi-year Grant:
The AVAC Emergency Assistance Fund bridges the gap for families experiencing temporary economic hardships, such as medical emergencies or sudden job loss, ensuring they remain in safe, permanent housing.
2025
Falk Facilities and Technology Improvement Fund:
The organization will upgrade its aging security system and repair cameras and alarms to maintain safety at its ministry center and family shelter.
2025
Free Tax Prep Coalition:
United Way funding supported AVAC’s participation in the Free Tax Prep Coalition in 2025. By providing easily accessible services at three locations in an area with limited public transportation, AVAC ensures more community members can receive free, reliable tax preparation assistance and keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets. The Free Tax Prep Coalition is part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which engages volunteers to provide free tax preparation services nationwide.
2024
Free Tax Prep Coalition:
This grant helped AVAC operate three conveniently located tax sites in 2024. These sites are strategically placed to serve low-income communities in Allegheny County with limited access to public transportation, so that these individuals and families can receive free, professional tax preparation services.