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The East Bay Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
is a program for individuals 55 years and older who want to contribute their time and energy to impact and improve conditions in the community. Over 750 volunteers make a positive difference in the lives of their neighbors, while meeting friends and developing new interests and skills at 150 sites from East Providence to Newport.
Members of the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)
help children develop the skills, confidence, and strength to succeed in life. Foster Grandparents make their neighborhoods stronger by helping children with special needs and providing much needed attention that can change lives. FGP's assist in schools, Head Start sites and day care centers throughout the East Bay.
RSVP volunteers must be 55 years of age or older. People serving as FGP's must be 55 years or older and income eligible.
East Bay RSVP/FGP services the city of East Providence and both Bristol and Newport Counties.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
East Bay Community Action's RSVP Program will once again have IRS-trained and certified tax preparers available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to provide free tax preparation services to clients earning under $49,078 and to help them receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). EITC reduces the federal tax one owes, and can result in a refund.
A person's eligibility for the EITC is based on their earned wages and number of dependents. For example, a single person with three or more qualifying children who earned $43,998 or less is eligible ($49,078 married filing jointly with three or more qualifying children). The maximum credit for tax year 2011 is $5,751 (based on income and number of qualifying children). More details on the income guidelines can be found on the IRS website.
Eligible persons may call the offices of East Bay RSVP at 401-435-7876, beginning January 3, 2012 to schedule a tax appointment. Please note that a License/Photo I.D for the tax payer and social security cards for the taxpayer and all dependents are mandatory. Click here for sites and hours of operation.
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