The Maryland CASH (Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope) Campaign is a state-wide network of organizations that promote financial stability for working families. Our coalition includes Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partners that provide free tax preparation services, promote access to high-quality financial services, and offer financial education and coaching.

Maryland CASH coordinates a network of practitioners, while focusing on three main initiatives: capacity building and training, financial education, and research and advocacy.

1. Capacity Building and Training: The Maryland CASH Campaign provides training opportunities for our partners and practitioners throughout the state.

        Examples include:

                          VITA training resources

                          Financial Stability Toolkits

                          Financial Social Work Initiative 

2. Financial Education: The Maryland CASH Academy is set to launch in mid-February, 2010. Free and low-cost financial education courses will be offered throughout the state to all Maryland residents. Registration online and through the phone will be available.

3. Research and Advocacy: The Maryland CASH Campaign advocates for policies at the state and national level that support financial stability for working families.                 

If you are an individual tax filer making $25,000 or less in 2009 or a family of 2 or more earning $49,000 or less, you may qualify for free tax assistance. Our VITA coalition partners offer free tax preparation services for Maryland residents. Click here to find a free tax preparation site in your area.