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CA$H Greater Portland, managed by United Way of Greater Portland, is a partnership of community leaders and industry experts encouraging individuals and families in Cumberland County to increase income, reduce debt, save for the future and achieve financial stability.

Description:
CA$H Greater Portland is a year-round resource for the community, offering free tax preparation to qualified filers during tax season, helping employers bring financial education tools to their employees, and educating hard-working residents about how they can make the most of their money.

CA$H Greater Portland Tax Sites are the gateway to helping a household increase their income. Qualified filers (incomes less than $50K) can have their federal and state income taxes prepared and filed for free during tax season—avoiding high-priced filing fees and Refund Anticipation Loans. Clients often learn about tax credits and rebates that they have never applied for before. Thanks to our volunteers, clients also get connected to local organizations and resources that can help them manage their money, reduce debt and save for the future.

CA$H Greater Portland members include: AARP Tax-Aide, Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Services, City of Portland, Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Maine, Goodwill Industries of Northern New England, Internal Revenue Service, KeyBank, Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Portland Housing Authority, People’s Regional Opportunity Program, United Way of Greater Portland, and Women, Work and Community.

For more information, visit the CA$H Greater Portland Web site, www.cashgp.org.

History:
Since 2004, the Greater Portland CA$H Coalition has offered free tax preparation throughout Cumberland County. Members and volunteers have helped 2,219 households:

• Save $315,098 in tax preparation fees
• Apply for $3,375,757 in federal and state tax refunds
• Receive $1,039,679 in Earned Income Tax Credits
• Meet one-on-one with 232 volunteers (1,300 volunteer hours in 2008)



Contact person: Nicole Evans, Project Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (207) 874-1007

Address:


400 Congress Street Portland, ME 04101 (See a map)


Web Site: http://www.cashgp.org

Directions:

From I-295, take the Franklin Arterial exit and follow Franklin up the hill then turn right onto Congress Street. We are across the street from Portland City Hall in the Post Office building (fourth floor).   Nearest Bus Stop: Portland City Hall, 1 minute minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portlandmaine.worldweb.com/Transportation/PublicTransit

Miscellaneous Information

What is your TTY phone number?
	207-874-1006
This agency has United Way funded programs
	No
The agency places volunteers in these categories:
	Families, Physically disabled, Developmentally delayed, Groups, Adults

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