Advancing CT Together

06/03/2025

We've moved! ACT, formerly known as CAHS, has a new page. Please find us at Advancing Connecticut Together.

02/18/2025

Watch the 2025 VITA Kickoff in Waterbury at

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance VITA kickoff Waterbury CT, 2_14_2025 VITA is a program which helps lower income families maximize their returns and EITC's th...

02/18/2025

Nick Brundage, VITA Program Manager at ACT, talks about What's New with VITA 2025

WATR 1320am host Chris Fortier interviews United Way of Greater Waterbury Director of Community Impact Kay Mello, VITA Program Manager at Advancing Connectic...

01/16/2025

Check out VITA Program Manager Nick Brundage on WYBC talking about ACT's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which offers FREE tax filing with IRS certified tax preparers.

Wanda Coppage sits down with Nick Brundage, ACT formerly known as CAHS.

12/17/2024

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community while learning a valuable new skill? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is calling for volunteers! VITA offers free tax preparation services to individuals and families with low-to-moderate incomes (earning less than $68,000 annually). As a certified IRS volunteer, you'll help prepare simple tax returns and screen clients for important tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit (Saver's Credit)—which can significantly support families.

By volunteering with VITA, you'll gain hands-on skills, build your network, and deepen your understanding of the tax system, all while making a positive impact on your community.

If you're interested in volunteering with the Advancing CT Together VITA Coalition, contact Nick Brundage at [email protected] or click on the flyer for more details.

VITA needs YOU!

10/23/2024

10/16/2024

🗣️ Hey Facebook Fam!! In 2021, were you or someone you know, incarcerated, or had a child or children under 17 but did not work, or were you the legal guardian of a child under age? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be eligible for stimulus payments and/or tax credits!! See below for more info and to make your appointment!!
These credits will expire May 2025!

04/12/2024

Talking about money and finances as a family is extremely important! Check out these tips from our friends at Saves on how to talk to your children or your aging family members about family finances.

https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/talking-about-finances-as-a-family/

04/10/2024

No matter what plans we have, life happens! Even with the most thought out plan, life can cause us to fall off track with our finances from time to time. Luckily, there are things you can do to stay on course and keep your finances in line. Check out this blog post by the team!

https://americasaves.org/resource-center/insights/staying-on-track-with-your-spending-savings-plan/

04/09/2024

No matter where you are financially, allows for a financial check-in to get you from where you are right now to where you want to be. How would you describe your current financial situation? Identify your money story with our friends at https://americasaves.org/pledge/