Views from the Northwest Bronx

​At the Northwest Bronx Resource Center, UNHP works every day to bring needed, crucial financial help and resources to the residents in our community. Our resources offer alternatives to predatory services and assist local residents take the steps needed to achieve their financial goals. This work can be time-consuming and requires persistence and follow-up by the participant. It is gratifying to us at UNHP when someone can resolve a problem and move forward. Mr. Preston Patterson is one of those stories.

UNHP's 2014 Free Tax Preparation Program was a resounding success! UNHP and our partners Ariva and Fordham Bedford Community Services helped clients receive $1.7 million in fee-free refunds, and access our wide range of financial education programs. Over 80 VITA trained student volunteers from Fordham University and Manhattan College provided the tax power for our program. As UNHP's 2014 tax season draws to a close, we reflect on the privilege of meeting and assisting over 1,400 residents in our community.

UNHP had the opportunity to file taxes for some long-time Bronx residents, who shared a slice of their life history and good humor.

Veronica and Mavis were both in a despairing frame of mind about their financial struggles. One woman facing eviction and the other worried about how she was going to pay her tax bill, came to UNHP to file their taxes for free and breathed a sigh of relief with the results.

In addition to our tax days held at the Northwest Bronx Resource Center at Refuge House, UNHP takes our free tax prep program on the road to accommodate Bronx seniors living in local partner senior housing developments. The senior or HUD 202 Housing offers affordable, independent-living rental units for low income senior citizens. UNHP partners with Rose Hill Apartments, Serviam Gardens, Edison Arms and Msgr. Fiorentino Apartments.

Volunteers, Partners, Funders and our Neighbors join together for a great tax season in the Northwest Bronx!

UNHP tax volunteers bring awareness about credits and deductions to clients.

​Nicole earns $15,000 as a part-time evening receptionist, goes to school during the day and takes care of her energetic 3 year old son.

​Due in part to our proximity to Montefiore Hospital and a mention in the 1199 Union benefits book, we have seen many tax clients who are members of 1199, the healthcare workers union.

Bronx grandmother stays healthy and financially fit!