The Family Resource Success Center, 274 South Orange Ave., Newark, is offering free tax preparation provided by certified IRS preparers from Feb. 3 through April 15. Services are offered on Monday from 2 to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 973-565-9500 for more information.
Those with household earnings of less than $80,000 per year are eligible for the program.
See the flyer for more information.
In addition to free tax prep, the Family Resource Success Center links those seeking assistance with information, referral resources and educational opportunities designed to empower and improve the quality of their lives. The center provides referrals to New Community programs and services, as well as to other agencies in the area.
The center also has many services and referrals available, including financial literacy, benefit screenings, SNAP (food stamps), energy and water assistance, lead abatement, homelessness assistance and prevention, rental assistance, substance abuse services, health care, prescription drug programs, prenatal programs and advocacy, among many others.
The Family Resource Success Center is open for resource services Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center is located on the first floor of the New Community Health Care Building, 274 South Orange Ave., Newark, and can be contacted by phone at 973-565-9500.