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!


Upcoming Information Sessions for 2024-2025:

  • Tuesday, September 3, at 6pm
    1515 University Avenue

  • Wednesday, September 4, at 6:30pm
    Warner 104

  • Thursday, September 5, at 6pm
    Monroe 130


How do I apply?

Complete the 2024-2025 volunteer application. The deadline is September 13 by 11:59pm.


Community partners:

  • Dairy Market

  • 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

  • Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta & Waynesboro

  • Virginia Community Action Partnership

  • Virginia Law Foundation