In addtion to offering an attractive lineup of financial products and services to Oakland community residents, PEOPLE'S also supports and engages in a variety of free community programs and
financial education initiatives.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
PEOPLE’S has managed a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site for eight years. We are proud to report that from January 27 through April 15, 2010 we:
- Completed 443 tax returns, a 41% increase over last year
- Generated $544,099 in refunds for the community, and
- Saved filers an estimated $110,750 in fees they would have paid to have their taxes prepared elsewhere.
We continue to prepare taxes in the branch throughout the year. Call Sayla at 510.267.0450 x305 for an appointment.
Credit Report Review Sessions
Members meet individually with trained volunteers to learn what is on their credit reports, how to dispute erroneous claims, and how to improve their credit scores.
Financial Workshops & Presentations
Through collaborations with community based organizations, members and potential members have access to workshops on topics ranging from budgeting to credit management and homeownership.
Balance
Balance is a financial literacy online resource available to our members at no charge. Use this link to access the Balance website at any time. When speaking with a counselor, mention that you're a member of People's Federal Credit Union, a division of Self-Help Federal Credit Union.
Community Partners
PEOPLE'S is an active participant in the following collaborations:
To schedule a presentation for your organization, register for a credit report review session,
or receive more information on our Community Programs,
please contact Sayla at sayla.eisner-mix@peoplesfederalcu.org or 510.267.0450 x.305. |
