PRESS RELEASES - APRIL 2007

$1.2 Million in Savings
Foundation Communities and a Coalition of Arlington Nonprofits Share the Wealth

April 26, 2007

Who:
Foundation Communities and a coalition of nonprofit organizations

What:
The arrival of “paper money” in bags representing an estimated $1.2 million in tax refunds Arlington taxpayers received this tax season. The delivery will be made by Loomis Fargo and Co. (Please note: The money is not real.)

When:
9 a.m., Monday, April 30

Where:
Arlington Municipal Building (City Hall), 101 W. Abram St.

Why:
Arlington taxpayers received an estimated $1.2 million in refunds this tax season thanks to the volunteer tax preparation program operated by Foundation Communities and a coalition of nonprofit organizations. These organizations offered free tax preparation assistance to Arlington taxpayers who met certain income eligibility requirements and/or seniors who are age 60 and older. Arlington taxpayers aren’t the only ones that benefit. Much of this tax refund money flows back into the local economy.

Foundation Communities is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide high quality affordable housing and social services to low-income families and individuals.
Free tax preparation assistance is among the many services the organization provides. Learn more about Foundation Communities at http://www.foundcomnorthtexas.org/ 

Providing and expanding free tax preparation assistance has been a focus of Arlington Assets for Working Families, which is a partnership of the United Way, Foundation Communities, Arlington Human Service Planners, AARP and the City of Arlington. At press time, AARP tax refund totals were not yet available.

Contact information:
Nancy Dahle, Foundation Communities Tax Center Director, 817-461-3936

Editor’s Note: Excellent video and photo opportunities. The armored truck will arrive at 9:15 a.m.