Westmoreland Community Action
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2023-2026
Multi-year Grant:
Housing Counseling Money Management Center/VITA provides free comprehensive housing counseling services to current and potential homeowners and tenants. Through one-on-one and group counseling the program assists people in improving their housing conditions and meeting the responsibilities of homeownership or tenancy. VITA also provides tax preparation assistance to individuals and families who are low-income, elderly or have disabilities.
2025
Free Tax Prep Coalition:
Since 1980, Westmoreland Community Action has made Westmoreland County a better place to live by helping families improve their standard of living and become more self-sufficient. Through housing programs, emergency services, mental health programs, workforce development programs, community services, children and family services, financial services and a social enterprise, the nonprofit has helped thousands of Westmoreland County residents.
United Way funding supported Westmoreland Community Action’s participation in the Free Tax Prep Coalition at two tax sites in 2025. By providing accessible, no-cost tax assistance, the program helps individuals and families claim eligible credits, keep more of their hard-earned money in their pockets and improve their financial stability. 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:
Westmoreland Community Action offers free tax preparation through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which helps individuals and families file accurate tax returns and claim all credits for which they are eligible. By providing this service, the organization supports financial stability and empowers community members to keep more of their hard-earned money.
This grant helps fund Westmoreland Community Action’s VITA program, supporting the operation of five tax sites across Westmoreland County in 2024. With this support, Westmoreland Community Action can continue providing free, accurate tax preparation to help individuals and families maximize refunds and strengthen financial stability.