Financial Security

United Way of the Capital Area promotes financial inclusion and provides access to essential services to reduce poverty and boost prosperity.  By providing access to essential services, UWCA fosters economic growth for several sectors of the community to include women, entrepreneurs, and the un-banked and under-banked.  
These efforts are supported through 

• entrepreneurship and business growth
• retirement planning
• banking access
• financial coaching workshops
   

Thousands of households in our area received more than $3.3 million in tax refunds and saved thousands in preparation fees through United Way of the Capital Areas’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this past year.

VITA is a volunteer-focused tax service dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals and families with limited incomes through free tax preparation. Serving three counties (Hinds, Madison, and Rankin) across Mississippi, the United Way-run program fosters economic stability while empowering people in the community.