Free VITA tax preparation service is only available if you earned less than $42,000 in 2008.  You may be able to get Earned Income Tax Credit.

Free Tax Preparation for those that earned under $42,000 in 2008.  Beginning January 20, 2009 thru April 15th, 2009.  Please call to make an appointment. (Spanish Translation Assistance at both Vickers House locations)

Schedule for Both Vickers House Locations:

Vickers House South (561) 804-4975
Location: 3801 Georgia Ave.

Monday – 1:00 pm – 8:00pm
Tuesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm 
Wednesday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday -  9:00 am –11:30 am

Vickers House North (561) 804-4970
Location: 811 Palm Beach Lakes Bvld.

Monday -  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Please Bring:

•    Photo ID’s (you and your spouse if filing jointly -  Joint returns require both filers to be present to sign return),
•    W2’s and all form 1099’s  for 2008,
•    Social Security Cards for All family members,
•    Correct Birth dates for all family members,
•    Voided check or savings account number for direct deposit of your ref

When: Monday, January 19th, 2009 – From 10:30am to 1:00 pm
Where: Salvation Army Northwest 600 North Rosemary Avenue West Palm Beach, FL  33401 

To celebrate MLK Day, on Monday, January 19th at 12 Noon, The City of West Palm Beach’s Vickers House in Partnership with Art and Compassion, Food not Bombs and Salvation Army will host a lunch program for people who are Homeless and Hungry.  

Art & Compassion will lead a service to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr’s life of service, while volunteers serve sandwiches to the Homeless.  Vickers House is inviting the community to volunteer to help make sandwiches beginning at 10:30 on Monday then stay for this wonderful and inspiring service while serving those who are in need of a donated lunch.  We hope to inspire and reignite the tradition of service and volunteerism in our community!
For more information please call
Lela Jordan at 804-4975, Community Resources Manager
Mayor’s Office, City of West Palm Beach

When:  Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:  Vickers House South, 3801 Georgia Avenue, WPB

In partnership with the Palm Beach County Health Department, the Area Agency on Aging and West Palm Beach Fire Rescue, the City of West Palm Beach’s Vickers House will be offering flu shots at no cost at a Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The clinic will be held at Vickers House South, located at 3801 Georgia Avenue.

The flu shots are available at no cost to anyone 19 years of age or older.  You do not need to have health insurance to receive the vaccination.

Anyone interested in learning more about flu shots, common misconceptions about the vaccine or who should get a flu shot can listen to a free podcast about the topic by going to wpb.org and clicking on the “CityCast” link.

When: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Where: 726 Lytle Street, West Palm Beach

Dozens of teenagers who are part of a local volunteer program will be donating their time to make improvements to an elderly woman’s house and yard on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at 726 Lytle Street in West Palm Beach.

The teenagers are part of a summer mission camp designed for grade 7 through college. The program encourages students to put their faith into action through events that include volunteering. West Palm Beach’s Vickers House helps coordinate local activities for the M-Fuge volunteers.