United Way of Indian River County Offers Free, Online Tax Filing

More than 1.3 Million MyFreeTaxes Filers Have Used MyFreeTaxes since 2009 Today, United Way of Indian River County announced the launch of United Way’s free tax filing through MyFreeTaxes. United Way provides online tax filing software, accessible through MyFreeTaxes.com, to help taxpayers easily, quickly, and accurately file federal and state tax returns for free.     […]

United Way of Indian River County Supports The Buggy Bunch’s Thriving Families Program 

United Way of Indian River County proudly announces its partnership with The Buggy Bunch to support the launch of the Thriving Families program. This initiative is dedicated to reuniting families facing separation in Indian River County by providing vital Supervised Visitation services.    The Thriving Families program offers children separated from their families the opportunity […]

United Way seeks Community Impact Volunteers to Guide Funding Decisions

United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is looking for passionate and community-minded volunteers to serve on one of several Citizens’ Review Panels. This annual review of funding requests is open to Indian River County residents who want to help with the evaluation process. Every year, volunteers are recruited to serve on panels developed to […]

Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance is Offered by United Way of Indian River County

United Way of Indian River County and the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering free tax preparation and e-filing services to qualified residents with an annual household income at or below $64,000. Hardworking families may miss out on substantial tax credits if they don’t have assistance filing their tax returns. All United […]

United Way’s Powered by Purpose Speaker Series Illuminates Crucial Issues for Florida Seniors

United Way’s commitment to community education and empowerment shines brightly through the Powered by Purpose Speaker Series, a heartfelt initiative addressing the critical needs of Florida seniors. The series brings attention to the challenges faced by over half of Florida seniors living below the ALICE threshold and the substantial senior population (33%) in Indian River […]

Nonprofit Advocacy Training Empowers Indian River County Leaders to Drive Positive Change 

United Way of Indian River County, in collaboration with the Indian River Community Foundation, recently organized a comprehensive training session aimed at equipping the over 50 local nonprofit and community leaders in attendance with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective advocacy. The event featured guidance from Leah Donelan McDermott, Program Manager at the Florida […]