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United Way receives $250,000 veterans housing grant; offers free tax prep for eligible households
Summary
Barry County United Way told commissioners it received a $250,000 housing grant for veterans (to be spent over five years) and reported its VITA free tax-preparation program returned more than $1 million to local residents last year; United Way asked commissioners to help share program information with townships and residents.
The Barry County United Way informed the commission that it has been awarded a $250,000 grant to assist veterans with housing costs and that its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program completed more than 760 returns last year, returning over $1 million to county residents.
Lanny Forbes, United Way director, told the committee the agency applied for a $66,000 housing grant and the state offered $250,000 instead, to be spent over five years. Forbes said the funding will be used to assist veterans with rent or mortgage…
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