What is CASH?

Creating Assets, Savings & Hope (CASH) volunteers provide free tax preparation services to low- and moderate-income community members in Charlottesville. 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!

More iNFORMATION COMING SOON!


Information Sessions for 2025-2026:

  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |  7 - 8pm  |  Wilson 402

  • Thursday, September 4, 2025  |  7 - 8pm  |  Wilson 402

  • Tuesday, September 9, 2025  |  7 - 8pm  |  Wilson 402


How do I apply?

Complete a CASH/VITA volunteer application. The deadline Sunday, September 14, 2025, by 11:59pm.

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