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More money is coming to help people with their finances in Pueblo County
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. – United Way of Pueblo County has received a $25,000 grant from Wells Fargo. The money will go towards the organization’s three economic mobility and opportunities programs in the county.
Supported free programs are listed below:
- Bank in Pueblo County
- Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA)
- Financial Empowerment Center (FEC)
United Way of Pueblo County says Bank On Pueblo County is a collaboration between financial institutions, community organizations and local government to ensure people have the opportunity to be financially healthy.
VITA provides free income tax filing for those whose household income is less than $60,000 during tax season.
WATCH: Pueblo’s VITA Program Offers Free Income Tax Filing
According to the United Way of Pueblo County, FEC provides professional, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching.
“…These programs are so important because they really get to the heart of what a lot of people in our community are struggling with and that’s financial health,” said Bianca Hicks with United Way of Pueblo County. “If we can help people have a good financial foundation at the end of the day, there are so many things in our lives that are tied to that.”
For more information about these programs, visit United Way of Pueblo County website.
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