Center For Economic Progress - Volunteer Profile

Volunteers play a vital role in the Center's programs and services. Because of their hard work and dedication, families are able to send a child to college, buy a car, and save money for their futures. Each volunteer makes difference -- read about our volunteers' experiences.

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Profile: Juan Avila

Profile: Ed Houlihan

Profile: Ling Liang

Profile: Patrick Smith

Profile: Unique Washington

Profile: Paloma Reyes

Ling decided to volunteer for two reasons. I can learn something [by volunteering]. The other thing is that I can help people with my knowledge. Through the Project's training and assistance, she has become familiar with tax laws. Ling enjoys volunteering with the Project because of the impact she can have on her neighbors. (read more)

As an Accounting student at Chicago's DePaul University, Paloma Reyes attended a presentation about volunteering at the Center for Economic Progress. Paloma started volunteering in 2003, and now serves as an Assistant Site Manager at the Center's Uptown location. (read more)

“[It’s great] to be able to help people with something extremely complicated, and know they wouldn’t do it without us,” said Juan. “Seeing the instant reaction people have [when they hear about their refund] is rewarding.” (read more)

Tax Counseling Project volunteer Unique Washington first found out about the Center for Economic Progress from the other side of the table, as a client. She said, I had my taxes prepared [by the Project] for several years. I looked into volunteering while I wasn't working. (read more)

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