Community Action proposes VITA tax-aide at Senior Center, continues fuel-assistance by appointment

The Ware COA received an update from Community Action about ongoing fuel-assistance operations and a new proposal to expand tax-aide services.

Community Action reported it is processing new fuel-assistance applications by appointment and that the Social Services Coordinator will handle renewal applications. The agency proposed using the Senior Center as a regional extension office for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing volunteer tax-filing assistance on a first-come, first-served basis; the minutes state "more information will be provided when available." The board did not record a formal vote on the proposal.

The update included operational details but left timing and volunteer recruitment unspecified; members were not recorded as taking further action during the meeting. The COA asked members to await additional information before formalizing next steps.