United Way of Lane County

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Moving families from poverty to financial stability

One out of three households in Lane County, Oregon report they could only make ends meet for one month or less in the event of a sudden loss of income. United Way is working to help individuals and families become more financially stable which will strengthen our local economy and create a better quality of life for all.

Towards this end we fund programs that increase financial literacy, provide rent and utility assistance, help eligible low-wage workers receive tax credits, and promote job training and career development.

TAX HELP FOR LOW-WAGE HOUSEHOLDS

Are you getting all the tax credits and refunds you are eligible for? United Way along with AARP and the IRS are partners in providing 12 free AARP Tax-Aide™ sites throughout Lane County. AARP Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service. You need not be an AARP member. It is available to all taxpayers with low and moderate incomes, with special attention to those age 60 and over. 

• List of free AARP Tax-Aide sites in Lane County
• A list of paperwork you should bring to a Tax-Aide site (in English and Spanish)

More information about AARP Tax-Aide

HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

Visit www.211Lane.org and click on “Get Help” for a directory of Lane County services that can assist you with rent and utility assistance, finding help with tax filing and tax credits, and more.

HELP FOR EMPLOYERS

Financially Fit Employees:  An Employer’s Toolkit. Lane County workplaces have been hit hard these past two years and most want to do all they can for their employees. United Way’s Financial Stability Partnership created this helpful guidebook especially for human resource departments. Financially Fit Employees can be downloaded free. 

HELP FOR PARENTS

8 Things Your Teen Should Know about Finances provides a simple overview of basic financial skills critical to any young person beginning life on their own.  Download it free here.

• Education
• Income
• Health