What is CASH?

Creating Assets, Savings & Hope (CASH) volunteers provide free tax preparation services to income-qualifying members of the community. Each year, we contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars in direct economic impact to the Charlottesville community. Our volunteers are undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds and majors.

No prior tax knowledge is necessary to become a member -- we teach you everything you need to know to pass the Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) certification exam!

iNFORMATION sessions 2026-2027


General Human & Financial Services Information Session

  • Thursday, September 3, 2026 |  6pm  |  Student Health & Wellness Center 101B

CASH Information Session

  • Monday, September 7, 2026 |  6:30pm  |  Wilson 402


How do I apply?

Complete a CASH/VITA volunteer application. The deadline Sunday, September 10, 2026, by 11:59pm EDT.

Apply here

Community partners:

  • Dairy Market

  • International Rescue Committee

  • Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission

  • University Baptist Church

  • UVA Community Credit Union

Need more information about the CASH Program? Contact us.

The VITA and CASH programs are financially assisted by generous grants from:

  • IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

  • Vibrant Community Fund

  • Virginia Community Action Partnership

  • Virginia Law Foundation

Contact CASH@madisonhouse.org for more information regarding interest, recruitment, and other questions. You can also fill out our interest form if you would like to receive important information and updates throughout the application period.