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New Report Shows Financial Hardship in Bexar County Persists Despite Wage Increases
May 22, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–A new report by United For ALICE, sponsored by United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, shows that almost half of all Bexar County households are living...
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Connects Residents to $31.6 Million in Refunds, Free Tax Prep Available Year Round
May 7, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program successfully filed taxes for 23,097 individuals, connecting them to $31.6 million in refunds. These VITA users saved $5.2 million in...
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10th Annual Shoebox Project Aims to Give Out $100k in Basic Necessities to Residents in Need
April 2, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County launched the 10th annual Shoebox Project today, an initiative that provides shoeboxes full of basic necessities and essentials to...
