She came to us after being quoted $800 & $400 filing fees by H&R Block and Hewitt.
Who we are and what we do: Developed by Solutions for Progress Inc., The Benefit Bank is an online service designed to secure funds and services for individuals and families working to overcome poverty and to build long-term financial stability. Dollar Value of benefits and tax refunds received since 2006:
$639,003,113 Clients Served 2011: 86,540 Counselors Trained 2011: 4,595
Supported Programs
SNAP
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Select Medicaid Programs
Medicare Rx Extra Help
CHIP
Children’s Health Insurance Program
PACE/PACENET
TANF
Cash Assistance
PA Child Care Works
LIHEAP
Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance Program
PA Property Tax & Rent Rebate
FAFSA
Free Application for
Federal Student Aid
Federal Tax Returns
State Tax Returns
Federal back taxes
Voter Registration
Philadelphia, PA is the home of The Benefit Bank. The pilot program was launched in January 2002 with the goal of shifting the benefit application process from people receiving benefit-by-benefit assistance to looking at the whole family; identifying what that family needs and connecting them to what is available.
In January 2005, the current version of The Benefit Bank was released setting the stage not only for expansion throughout the state of Pennsylvania but for development of the TBB network throughout the country. With support from agencies like the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, TBB now includes additional programs that directly support the state's senior population.
Southeastern PA
We are pleased to introduce The Campaign for Working Families (CWF) as our new lead partner. In this new role CWF will assist in recruiting The Benefit Bank sites, training counselors and publicizing outreach and access in the greater Southeastern Pennsylvania area.
Western PA
Through a generous grant from the Pittsburgh Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy of Pittsburgh acts as the Affiliate of The Benefit Bank for Western Pennsylvania. UCP provides training to other non-profits, churches, and community groups to become a TBB site.
UCP started the program in October 2005 and has sites in Allegheny County, including North Hills Community Outreach and the Parental Stress Center in East Liberty, and Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services in Washington, Washington County.
The Campaign For Working Families Video
In it's aim to promote The Benefit Bank of Pennsylvania, the Campaign's AmeriCorps *VISTA has applied for various grants, including the Motorola Empowerment Grant. Please support The Campaign For Working Families by watching the video below.
