“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.

“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:

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

Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess valid school identification.  Applicants must also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.  Must be organized, self motivated, energetic and a dependable team player.

For more information, call Margaret Larue at 301-429-2626