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Visit us at the Financial Empowerment Center and use our free services to gain more control and knowledge over your finances in a welcoming and private environment.

The 2023 Tax Filing Season is Open!
January 31 - April 15

VITA - Gerry Hyland Government Center/Access Fairfax

If you or your family earned less than $60,000 in 2022, you may qualify for free, in-person tax filing assistance through VITA beginning on January 31 at one of 4 Northern Virginia locations: Alexandria, Annandale, Herndon and Reston.

Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments are needed.

Click Here for the Fairfax VITA website with locations and information; Flyer

For more information, please send an email to DFSVITA@FairfaxCounty.gov or call 703.533.5320 (please leave a message). Assistance is available through April 15, 2023.

Click Here to view DC and Maryland locations via the United Way of the National Capital Area.

DOING YOUR OWN TAXES
In partnership with Legal Services of Northern Virginia, the Financial Empowerment Center SoCo will offer tax classes to clients interested in preparing their tax returns but who don't know where to start. These classes will give an overview of the basic information needed to prepare your tax return and access the IRS Free File Program. For more information please see the flyer below. To register, please visit our booking page at FEC Setmore, or if you have questions email info@fecsoco.org.

DOCUMENT CHECKLIST FOR FILING YOUR TAXES

Being prepared for filing your taxes takes organization. Here is a list of some of the documents and items you will need to have before starting.

Your social security number or tax ID number
Your spouse's full name, social security number or tax ID number, and date of birth
Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit
W-2 Forms
Unemployment form (1099-G)
Dependent(s) dates of birth and social security numbers or tax ID numbers

For a complete Check List click on the link.

For tax tips to avoid refund delays, click here.

If you need help creating a spending plan for your tax refund, contact the Financial Empowerment Center at South County for a free and confidential virtual meeting with a Financial Coach to assess your financial situation and options. Phone 703.704.6101, email info@FECSoCo.org or Click Here to schedule an appointment.

AWS re/Start Training Program

Next Cohort: March 13, 2023 - June 16, 2023

AWS re/Start is a FREE, full-time skill development program to jump-start your career working in cloud computing. You will learn cloud computing skills and prepare for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. A technology background is not required to apply and the program is focused on unemployed and underemployed individuals.

Eligibility Requirements:

Authorized to work in the U.S.
Northern Virginia resident
Intermediate English proficiency
Basic computer skills
Desktop computer or laptop (limited computers available to borrow)
Responsible and committed to logging into class virtually on time, attending every class, being visible, having a positive attitude, and fully participating

See the flyer for more information about the enrollment process.

Click here to start:

AWS re/Start Interest Survey

Submit by 5:00 pm, February 3, 2023

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Call the FEC at (703)704-6101 to schedule an appointment for Legal Assistance.

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Llame a la FEC al (703)704-6101 para programar una cita para asistencia legal.

Call for Art Guidelines · Submit Art
Submissions Due 3.6.23

SAVE THE DATE!

Artful Living: Forward

Thursday, April 27, 2023
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Country Club of Fairfax
Event Flyer

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COMMUNITY NEWS, EVENTS & RESOURCES

CAPITOL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (CYEP) would like to formally invite you to participate in the CYEP Unite Conference & Career Expo on Monday, February 20, 2023. This inaugural event will take place from 9:30 - 2 p.m. at Capital One Hall located at 7750 Capital One Tower Rd, Tysons, VA. The Career Expo will be held at the same location from 1 - 4 p.m.

NATIONAL BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY & SYMPOSIUM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
Learn about AIDS in the Black community, the efforts to address the HIV stigma, and ways to prevent new HIV infections. OAKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH, 3408 KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA VA 22302. Flyer

FREE PET SERVICES EVENT
February 4, 2023, 9 am to 12 pm Hybla Valley Community Center 7950 Audubon Avenue. All services are FREE! This event is first come first serve, no RSVP is required.
English Flyer
Spanish Flyer

The New Year, New Career Virtual Hiring Event is on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 10 am to 1 pm. Flyer

50+ employers will be hiring for multiple positions at the event. See the attached listing.

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