To help more individuals financially thrive, we offer two programs that offer high-quality, financial assistance for free. While these services can greatly benefit those with low incomes, anyone can benefit from using these services to help better manage their finances.
Greater Jackson Financial Empowerment Center
The Greater Jackson Financial Empowerment Center (GFEC) offers no-cost, financial counseling to all West Tennessee residents. There are no income or program requirements to qualify for services. Our financial counselors can help you plan for your future, establish or improve credit, manage debt and finances, create a budget, increase savings, maximize cashflow, and connect with safe and affordable banking services. The GFEC is jointly managed by the City of Jackson and Cities for Financial Empowerment with offices in Jackson, Brownsville, and Martin.
Benefit Kitchen
The Tennessee Benefit Kitchen is a free, virtual tool that screens users for unclaimed public benefits. State residents can text “Benefits” to 211-211 to receive a free screener, which can be completed in several minutes. Users will then immediately receive notice of eligible tax credits/benefits, along with links to apply for those benefits.
VITA
Each tax season, United Way partners with Cadence Bank to offer this free tax assistance program to qualified individuals. VITA-certified volunteers meet and walk with clients through every step of the process. Together, we help West Tennesseans take control of their refunds. Individuals who make $67,000 or less can also file their taxes online for free at myfreetaxes.com.
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