Stories of Impact

Employment Services:
“After years of working for the same company I was unexpectedly laid off. I collected unemployment for a while, but once that ran out I realized that it was time to find a new job. But after years of not having to luck, I didn’t even know where to start. Then one day, a friend told me about the employment services office at New Life.” Read full story

ITIN Program:
”My husband and I have been in this country for almost ten years now. Originally we came here just to work, but after our first child, we decided to apply for citizenship. Our lawyer told us that we could begin showing our intent for being responsible citizens by obtaining an ITIN though which we would pay income taxes on our legal earnings. He sent us to New Life Corporation and the people there were very helpful.” Read full story

VITA Tax Assistance Program:
“For years I paid out a portion of my income tax return to an accountant who filed my taxes for me. I had no idea how the tax system worked and didn’t think I could understand it even if I wanted to. I was content to collect my return, no matter how small, and be done with it. Then last year, one of my neighbors mentioned to me that she had her taxes done for free at New Life Corporation.” Read full story