RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, on behalf of the Service Integration Program (SIT), to apply for and accept grant funding from United Way of the Bay Area in an amount not to exceed $15,000 to support SIT Bay Point Works Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) activities. (No County match)
FISCAL IMPACT:
$15,000 County to receive grant funding from United Way of the Bay Area for the Service Integration Program Bay Point Works Volunteer Tax Assistance activities. No County match.
BACKGROUND:
Bay Point Works will again participate as a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site and provide free tax preparation services to low income East County residents. The VITA program is designed to provide tax preparation for low to moderate income residents who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
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