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Full Resource Name:
United Way of Charlotte County
Address
17831 Murdock Circle, Ste A
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 627-3539
AKA:
CIS UWCC Agency
Description:
United Way in Charlotte generally does not work directly with the public to provide assistance. They are fiscal agent for Season of Sharing, a community support program through which non-profit partners' and churches' caseworkers can assist those in need with utilities and rent or mortgage. United Way of Charlotte County administers VITA, a tax return-prep assistance program during tax season. Its new Women United program membership of local women become involved in helping the community, with a focus on the needs of women. United Way annually accepts grant applications from nonprofit and oversees the selection and award process. In turn, these nonprofits provide direct assistance to residents in need. If interested, the agency also can use volunteers in administrative/clerical roles.
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 23, 2019
Address Listings
Mailing
17831 Murdock Circle, Ste A
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Physical (Primary)
17831 Murdock Circle, Ste A
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Contacts
Angie Matthiessen
Jen Coalwell
Administrative Assistant
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(941) 627-3539
Fax
(941) 627-3485
Legal Status:
Private, Non-Profit
Services
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Description
United Way in Charlotte generally does not work directly with the public to provide assistance. They are fiscal agent for Season of Sharing, a community support program through which non-profit partners' and churches' caseworkers can assist those in need with utilities and rent or mortgage. United Way of Charlotte County administers VITA, a tax return-prep assistance program during tax season. Its new Women United program membership of local women become involved in helping the community, with a focus on the needs of women. United Way annually accepts grant applications from nonprofit and oversees the selection and award process. In turn, these nonprofits provide direct assistance to residents in need. If interested, the agency also can use volunteers in administrative/clerical roles.
Hours
8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday to Friday
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call for information or go online
Languages
English
Service Area
Charlotte County
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Description
United Way in Charlotte generally does not work directly with the public to provide assistance. They are fiscal agent for Season of Sharing, a community support program through which non-profit partners' and churches' caseworkers can assist those in need with utilities and rent or mortgage. United Way of Charlotte County administers VITA, a tax return-prep assistance program during tax season. Its new Women United program membership of local women become involved in helping the community, with a focus on the needs of women. United Way annually accepts grant applications from nonprofit and oversees the selection and award process. In turn, these nonprofits provide direct assistance to residents in need. If interested, the agency also can use volunteers in administrative/clerical roles.
Hours
8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday to Friday
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call for information or go online
Languages
English
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Women United is a United Way program, designed for women who want to become involved in Charlotte County. Women leaders use the program to fight for the health, education and financial stability of those in their community. Women who are interested are invited to call and become a part of this program here in Charlotte County.
Hours
8:30AM - 4:30PM Monday to Friday
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
English
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
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Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Due to the COVID-19 situation we have suspended all of our VITA free tax preparation appointments until further notice. The tax filing deadline has been delayed until July 15, 2020, although the IRS is encouraging anyone anticipating a refund to file now. If you owe money on your taxes, payments are being deferred until July 15, 2020 as well. We encourage you to do your taxes for free online at myfreetaxes.com. For more information, please visit irs.gov/coronavirus.
Description
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is free tax return preparation available for households whose income was less than $66,000 in 2018. Appointment sites include the United Way office near the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, Lemon Bay High School in Englewood, and the Baker Center in Punta Gorda.
Hours
Call for info
Eligibility
Income below $66,000. Call for more info.
Fees
No fees
Intake Procedure
Appointments are REQUIRED; call to schedule.
Service Area
Charlotte
Geography Served
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Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers