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Every Monday during tax season, trained accounting students at Ossining High School help community members file their tax returns for free. These teenagers are among the youngest volunteers nationwide offering this crucial service through a federal program.
Trained student volunteers at Western Washington University are preparing tax returns for free, helping families claim thousands in refunds they might otherwise miss. The program runs through early April with evening appointments and Spanish-speaking volunteers available.
High schoolers in Imlay City turned a lettuce cooler into a meal-packing powerhouse, creating enough food to feed 276 children for an entire year. Their community raised over $30,000 and rallied nearly 500 volunteers to fight childhood hunger.
A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.