AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Online Tax Assistance allows taxpayers to e-file their return themselves free of charge or with the remote assistance of an AARP tax counselor. To prepare your own taxes online, you can request help from a volunteer counselor to coach you through the process using your own computer while screen-sharing.

Tax-Aide also provides taxpayers with access to free software to prepare taxes totally on their own (OnLine Taxes).

Access to free software is limited to taxpayers with an AGI (Adjusted Gross Income) of $73,000 or less. You can estimate your AGI by checking the amount on line 11 of your 2020 tax return (form 1040 or 1040-SR.)


Web pages

• Home - https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/
• If your income falls within the guidelines above for free software, click Request Help on this page: https://taxaide.aarpfoundation.org/online-self-and-assisted-prep
  

Bear Yuba Land Trust protects land, builds trails, and offers environmental education programs in Nevada and Yuba counties.

Services include:

• Maintaining public preserves and open space
• Managing conservation easements to protect natural lands
• Building and maintaining trails for public recreation
• Offering youth education programs focused on nature and stewardship
• Providing volunteer opportunities for trail work, events, and habitat restoration

Web pages

• Home - https://www.bylt.org/
• Conservation Easements - https://www.bylt.org/
• Trails - https://www.bylt.org/build-trails/
• Youth Programs - https://www.bylt.org/youth-programs/
• Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.bylt.org/support/volunteer/

MilTax, a service provided by the Department of Defense that uses a version of H&R Block’s tax software. It is available for free to active-duty service members as well as those in the Guard or Reserves, as well as their families. There are no income or tax form restrictions. 

You can also get free advice from a professional who understands tax issues specific to the military. The phone number is 800-342-9647, or you can live chat with them here. 

Connect With Military Tax Consultants
Have a question or need help starting? MilTax consultants are specially trained to help with unique tax situations specific to service members and their families. Reach out 24/7 to schedule a consultation at 800-342-9647. You can also get in-person support at a Volunteer Income Tax Support Assistance, VITA, office location. 

Web pages

• MilTax - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services

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Access in Motion 916-660-3934 Non-emergency medical transport. Van service with ambulatory & wheelchair assistance provided.

American Cancer Society (Road to Recovery) 800-227-2345 Provides transportation to and from treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive them selves. Please call well in advance of your appointment date to coordinate a ride with a volunteer driver.

Auburn Loop 530-745-7560 Auburn Loop is a route bus that will pick you up at  designated bus stops with designated times throughout the day between hours of 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.

Auburn On-Demand 530-745-7560 Auburn On-Demand is a city provided ride share service. Through an App you are able to request a pickup at a location and destination of your choice. Our bus will then pick you up and take you to your requested destination.

Capital Corridor 530-839-2220 Capitol Corridor is a train that goes from Colfax to San Jose with a set schedule with mul…

Smile for a Lifetime Foundation provides free orthodontic treatment to qualifying people who may not otherwise be able to afford care. 

Services are offered through a network of volunteer orthodontists.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.smileforalifetime.org/

Placer County 4-H provides youth development programs through hands-on learning in partnership with the University of California Cooperative Extension.

Services include:

• Leadership and citizenship programs for youth
• Hands-on learning in areas like agriculture, science, and healthy living
• Volunteer mentors and community service opportunities

Web pages

• Home - https://ucanr.edu/sites/placercounty4h/

Placer SPCA provides services for the pets and people of Placer County, including dogs, cats, and small animal adoptions.

• Lost and found
• Spay and neuter assistance
• Low-cost rabies and microchip clinics
• Youth programs
• Volunteer opportunities

Placer SPCA is a private nonprofit organization.


Web pages

• Home - www.placerspca.org
• Adoption Center - https://placerspca.org/adopt-home/

Cal Voices improves the lives of residents in the diverse communities of California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. Some programs are offered in specific counties or regions, others are statewide.

Placer County

• Family Advocates with Placer County Parent Partners offer the following
  • Use creative, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based thinking to support families in achieving their goals.
  • Provide support to families receiving services from Placer County’s Children’s System of Care, including:
    • Behavioral Health
    • Drug Court
    • Child Welfare
    • Juvenile Probation Services
  • Create connections between teachers, juvenile probation officers, mental health workers, and social workers.
  • Support families where applicable
    • Court proceedings
    • Treatment team meetings
    • School meetings
  • Assist families in being equal partners with professionals assisting them.
  • Provide an opportunity for parents to benefit from the support and understandin…

The Arc of Placer County operates programs serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Programs include:

• Adult Achievement Center (AAC): Offers vocational training, daily living skills, health and fitness activities, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Located in Auburn, the program promotes independence and community engagement.
• On the Go (OTG) & On the Go Youth (OTGY): Provides social recreation programs for adults and transition-age youth. Activities include bowling, sporting events, group dinners, and attending local festivals.
• Roseville Adult Center (RAC): Delivers vocational training, daily living practices, health and fitness, cognitive growth, and mobility training. Participants engage in community volunteer opportunities.
• Studio 700 Center for the Arts: Facilitates artistic development through creating visual art, photography, ceramics, clothing lines, short films, and performances. Artwork is sold to provide income oppor…

The Rough and Ready Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency rescue services and sandbags in times of floods.


Web pages

• Home - http://www.rrvfd.com/