Mission Statement

"A coalition providing free tax preparation and awareness to qualifying families to increase economic independence and improve the quality of life in the Paso del Norte Region."

The Coalition for Family Economic Progress (CFEP) is an alliance of more than 21 private, public, and non-profit organizations that have been dedicated to the economic empowerment of working families in the greater El Paso area since 2006. CFEP’s success lies in helping low-to-moderate income families join the economic mainstream by promoting the effective use of their Earned Income and Child Tax credits in long-term asset development. CFEP’s VITA program has helped thousands of area families by offering free tax-related assistance such as:

• Electronic tax preparation
  
• Assistance with Individual Tax Identification Number
• Referrals to the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
• Workshops on tax rights and obligations

Through these services families receive more of their refunds instead of paying preparation fees and loan fees. The 2009 VITA campaign offered 16 free tax preparation sites located in low-income areas. CFEP provides services to families who live within the border community of El Paso County. Texas and parts of southern New Mexico. El Paso Credit Union HOAP, Inc (AHCUSO)serves as the lead partner and fiscal agent to the coalition. You can learn more about our coalition by using the hyperlinks at the bottom of this page.

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CFEP Partner Links

AARP
City of El Paso - Neighborhood Services Div.
El Paso Collaborative for Community & Economic Development
El Paso Community College
El Paso Credit Union HOAP
Ft. Bliss Texas - Judge Advocate General Office
The Housing Authority of the City of El Paso
IRS SPEC
Project Bravo
Project Vida
Houchen Community Center
Texas A&M Colonias Project
United Way of El Paso County
YMCA of ElPaso
YWCA Paso del Norte Region
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
Security Service Credit Union
National Federation for Community Development Credit Unions
Walmart
Village of Vinton