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{{toplink|url=http://www.cwfphilly.org/|name=cwfphilly.org}}The '''Campaign for Working Families''' says, "Free Tax Preparation & Resource Building" and gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>Organized in 2003, the Campaign for Working Families (CWF) seeks practical ways to improve the economic status of individuals and working families, so that they can have the opportunity to increase their income, wisely manage their finances, protect themselves from expensive financial services and build assets. We work to increase the economic viability of low income working households so that they can plan for stable, secure futures and can participate fully in civic and community life. Learn more about the Campaign and its Services!</blockquote>
 
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==Info==
=== Mission and History  ===
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*Volunteer Opportunities: [http://www.cwfphilly.org/#!cwfs-volunteer-program/c1mkk Our Volunteer Program]
 
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The Campaign for Working Families seeks practical ways to improve the economic status of working people in Philadelphia so that working families have the opportunity to increase their income, wisely manage their finances, protect themselves from expensive financial services and build assets.  
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The Campaign for Working Families was designed in 2003 to help working families move up the economic ladder. Initially created at the Fox Leadership Center at the University of Pennsylvania, the Campaign moved to the offices of the Urban Affairs Coalition in July 2003. UAC has served as its managing partner ever since. Supported by a strong group of local partners, The Campaign for Working Families provides free tax services, access to savings products, help with credit counseling, financial education, information about public benefits, and referrals for other services in neighborhoods throughout Philadelphia.
 
 
 
We work to increase the economic viability of Philadelphia's low income working households so that they can plan for stable, secure futures and can participate fully in civic and community life. We promote a fair marketplace for financial goods and services and the ability of the people we serve to operate independently in that marketplace.<br>  
 
 
 
The Campaign for Working Families (CWF) facilitates expanded income security to low and moderate wage earners in the Philadelphia region by increasing their access to the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other federal credits, low cost financial services and products and public benefits. During the tax season, the Campaign runs a number of VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) tax sites throughout Philadelphia, managed by paid staff and supported by volunteer tax preparers that provide free tax preparation services for low and moderate income families and individuals.
 
 
 
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cwfphilly.org

The Campaign for Working Families says, "Free Tax Preparation & Resource Building" and gives the following descriptive information:

Organized in 2003, the Campaign for Working Families (CWF) seeks practical ways to improve the economic status of individuals and working families, so that they can have the opportunity to increase their income, wisely manage their finances, protect themselves from expensive financial services and build assets. We work to increase the economic viability of low income working households so that they can plan for stable, secure futures and can participate fully in civic and community life. Learn more about the Campaign and its Services!

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