Houstonians Get Their ABCs

For many years, low-income families, the elderly, non-English speakers and taxpayers with special needs have learned about the availability of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) though the Internal Revenue Service's Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA). Now, thanks to a new community-based partnership of social service agencies, federal and local government entities, faith-based organizations, local businesses and financial institutions, Houstonians will have access to more than just free tax preparation.

The Houston Asset Building Coalition (HABC) will link the VITA program, which promotes EITC awareness, to asset-building financial literacy and knowledge. The coalition's mission is to connect participants through financial literacy training to asset-building opportunities such as bank accounts and individual retirement accounts. For more information on the program, contact the Houston Asset Building Coalition via e-mail at EITC$@cityofhouston.net .

e-Perspectives, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2003

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Community Development Office P.O. Box 655906, Dallas, Texas 75265-5906 214-922-5377
Gloria Vasquez Brown Vice President		Nancy C. Vickrey Assistant Vice President and Community Development Officer
Jackie Hoyer Houston Branch Senior Community Development Advisor		Diana Mendoza Community Development Specialist
Karen Riley Community Development Specialist		Jason Sweat Community Development Specialist
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