The results of Tax Campaign at Hopelink Shoreline is in!!
In total, 19,900 tax returns were prepared– a 14% increase compared to last year. We helped low-income families draw down $27,200,000 in tax refunds, with $9,300,000 of those refunds coming from the Earned Income Tax Credit.
On top of that, we made over 2,000 referrals to additional benefits and services –a 48% increase over last year. This included over 900 referrals and applications to Basic Food and healthcare as well as over 250 credit reports pulled for clients.
The partnership with Hopelink Shoreline was a key part in making our program a success:
Total returns done at Hopelink Shoreline: 1,011
Total refunds from Hopelink Shoreline: $1,393,931
Total Earned Income Tax Credits from Hopelink Shoreline: $466,462
What a phenomenal year! Thank you for your support!!