Receive free tax preparation assistance from Prince George’s Community College’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, now through April 14 at the Largo campus. County residents with basic income tax returns, including free electronic filing can schedule an appointment by visiting http://academic.pgcc.edu/cfc. Services are offered by appointment only, Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Center for Advanced Technology. Residents will have the opportunity to purchase savings bonds at the time of tax preparation. For additional information, call 301-583-5254.

“Services provided through the VITA program saved seniors and low-income residents nearly $81,250 in tax preparation fees,” said Betty Habershon, director of PGCC’s Community Financial Center. “The VITA program trained more than 225 new volunteers and we are proud of their hard work and dedication to serving the community.”

Last year, the VITA program supported low-income residents of Prince George’s County by preparing more than 1,300 federal and state tax returns, which resulted in a return to the community of more than $750,000 of federal tax refunds and more than $250,000 of Maryland tax refunds.

Residents receive free electronic filing of state and federal tax returns, and refunds are issued within 7-10 days with direct deposit. Taxpayers requesting assistance will need to bring social security cards for themselves and any dependents; prior year tax returns, if available; a check for refund direct deposit information; and their W2, Social Security statement, 1099s and all other tax documents.

Prince George’s Community College is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Two-year Education (CAE2Y) designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security for the years 2010 to 2015. Established in 1958, Prince George’s Community College provides transfer and career programs that help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities and prepare them for the workforce. Each year, 40,000 students take part in more than 200 academic programs and workforce development and continuing education courses. Located in Largo, Maryland, Prince George’s Community College has additional sites at Joint Base Andrews, University Town Center in Hyattsville, Laurel College Center, Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs, and Westphalia Training Center in Upper Marlboro. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu.

Joe Clark
Public Relations Specialist
Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20774-2199
(301) 322-0899(office)
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“Services provided through the VITA program saved seniors and low-income residents nearly $81,250 in tax preparation fees,” said Betty Habershon, director of PGCC’s Community Financial Center . “The VITA program trained more than 225 new volunteers and we are proud of their hard work and dedication to serving the community.”

Last year, the VITA program supported low-income residents of Prince George ‘s County by preparing more than 1,300 federal and state tax returns, which resulted in a return to the community of more than $750,000 of federal tax refunds and more than $250,000 of Maryland tax refunds.

Residents receive free electronic filing of state and federal tax returns, and refunds are issued within 7-10 days with direct deposit. Taxpayers requesting assistance will need to bring social security cards for themselves and any dependents; prior year tax returns, if available; a check for refund direct deposit information; and their W2, Social Security statement, 1099s and all other tax documents.

Prince George’s Community College is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Two-year Education (CAE2Y) designated by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security for the years 2010 to 2015. Established in 1958, Prince George ’s Community College provides transfer and career programs that help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities and prepare them for the workforce. Each year, 40,000 students take part in more than 200 academic programs and workforce development and continuing education courses. Located in Largo , Maryland , Prince George ’s Community College has additional sites at Joint Base Andrews, University Town Center in Hyattsville, Laurel College Center , Skilled Trades Center in Camp Springs , and Westphalia Training Center in Upper Marlboro. For more information, visit the college website at www.pgcc.edu.

The Capital Area Foreclosure Network (CAFN) is proud to offer a new housing counseling service via mobile text message (SMS). Those in or worried about foreclosure can access advice, reminders, and alerts in either Spanish or English through their mobile phones.

By texting HOME or CASA to 877-877, you can opt-in* to receive:

• Housing counseling information and updates
• Smart money saving tips and resources
• Housing and financial scam alerts
• Events of interest in the DC/MD/VA area

CAFN is a Washington metropolitan area coalition that builds on and supports the work of nonprofit organizations, local governments and national partners addressing the ongoing foreclosure crisis. Free help is available from HUD-certified, trained counselors!

On Friday, February 10th the Young Adult Ministry of Ebenezer AME Church presents the 21+ Lounge: Love and Happiness. The evening will feature a panel discussion with the nationally recognized relationship experts Elder Vikki Johnson and Dr. Alduan Tartt. They will be providing a Christian perspective on the purpose, value, and necessity of relationships in today’s society.

Immediately following the panel, we will be presenting the 21+ Lounge, a signature event of the Young Adult Ministry. The Lounge will provide a chic, modern atmosphere that will create an evening of upscale Christian fellowship for the Young Adults in the Washington,DC metropolitan area! We will be celebrating God’s desire for us to build and develop relationships to fulfill His purpose for our lives!!!

We also have sponsorship opportunities available.  Visit www.21-Lounge.com for more information about event details, sponsorship opportunities, photos from the last event and to submit questions to our panelists.

ATTIRE: Chic, Contemporary, Christian, Upscale

Event details are as follows:

Friday, February 10, 2012
7:30pm – 12:00am
Ebenezer AME Church
7707 Allentown Road
Ft. Washington, MD 20852
301-248-8833

“COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS” WITH

WHITMAN-WALKER HEALTH IN 2012

WWH to Hold Series of Events on LGBT Health Issues

Washington, DC – Whitman-Walker Health will hold a series of nine “Community Conversations” throughout 2012 to talk with members of the community about health issues that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people face. Each “Conversation” will feature a panel of speakers and will focus on one health care topic.

“Throughout our history, Whitman-Walker has worked to meet the unique health care needs of the LGBT community,” said Whitman-Walker Executive Director Don Blanchon. “These Community Conversations are an opportunity to educate the community about pressing health care issues and how to address them. One of our goals for these Conversations is to empower participants with the knowledge and resources to improve not only their health but the health of the family, friends and loved ones around them.”  The event will be held: March 29th.

For more information, call Chip Lewis 202-797-3514