The VITA program offers free income tax return preparation for low to moderate income individuals and families. Georgia FCU provided financial support, computer equipment, coordination and supervision of the VITA sessions. A total of 261 clients were assisted with their 2007 federal and state income tax returns.
Upon completion of the program, seventeen sessions were staffed by University of Georgia students enrolled in consumer finance programs under the supervision of college faculty. The student-volunteers completed the training and participated in the sessions as part of their academic program.
This year also marked the first year that the College of Family and Consumer Sciences of the University of Georgia awarded the Thomas E. Cochran Service Award. The award is given in honor of Tom Cochran, a volunteer and GFCU board member.
GFCU received the 2008 award, commemorating Cochran's service and partnership with UGA's VITA program.
