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United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County Calls on Local Nonprofits to Apply for Financial Investments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County has issued a Requested for Proposal (RFP) that is open to all nonprofit organizations in San Antonio...

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New Report Shows Financial Hardship in Bexar County Persists Despite Wage Increases

FOR 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...

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Connects Residents to $31.6 Million in Refunds, Free Tax Prep Available Year Round

FOR 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...

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10th Annual Shoebox Project Aims to Give Out $100k in Basic Necessities to Residents in Need

FOR 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...

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Only One Month Left to Apply for United Way Child Care Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Only one month remains to apply for the United Way Child Care Scholarship for parents pursuing their education during the fall 2024 semester. Applications will...

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The Only 100% Free Family Fiesta Event, United Way Kids Festival, Returns April 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Fiesta’s only completely free family event, United Way Kids Festival, will feature entertainment and community resources for families on Saturday, April 27. Kids Festival will be...

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Only One Month Left to Use VITA, Free Tax Preparation for Households Earning Up To $60,000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –There is only one month left for tax season and that means San Antonio residents can use the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) until April...

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United Way Seeking Public Support for 2-1-1 Helpline

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -United Way’s 2-1-1 needs your support to ensure that San Antonio’s social services helpline assists residents as effectively as possible. We are encouraging residents to support...

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VITA Free Tax Preparation Services Seeing 63% Increase in Filers This Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers free tax preparation services to Bexar County residents, has seen a dramatic 63% increase in tax...

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Applications Open Today for United Way Child Care Scholarships

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Applications for the United Way Child Care Scholarship, for the fall 2024 semester, are now open. Parents pursuing their education while having young children in child...

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