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| Centralizing Financial Opportunity |
| More than 100 Houstonians gathered on January 29 to celebrate the unveiling of Houston’s first Financial Opportunity Center, a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and other local community groups. Financial Opportunity Centers are career and personal financial service centers that focus on the financial bottom line for low-to-moderate income individuals. |
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| Tax Preparation Helps Local Families Thrive |
| United Way of Greater Houston invests in free tax preparation to help hard-working, lower-income families keep more of the money they've earned and build a stronger financial future. During the 2009 tax season, volunteers assisted with nearly 17,000 tax returns, saving families tax preparation fees and helping families and individuals in our community claim more than $21 million in refunds and tax credits. |
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Viktor's Story –
Saving for a Home |
Viktor dreamed of one day owning a home where his family could grow and thrive. United Way was there to help Viktor make his dream come true.
At a neighborhood get-together, Viktor learned about a United Way savings-matching program that helps individuals and families purchase a home, start a small business or pay for post-secondary education. |
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| 2010 Mayor's Volunteer Houston Awards |
Since 1984, the Mayor’s Volunteer Houston Awards have honored individuals who do remarkable volunteer work that makes Houston a better place to live.
Nominations for 2010 are being accepted now through March 12, 2010. Nominate someone today. |
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