The partnership will make clothing, furniture, bedding, housewares and other necessities available for children who are entering the state foster care system.
The service provides free help to those making less than $66,000, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own returns.
The classes, which are taught by instructors provided by the Manatee Literacy Council, are provided while employees are on the clock, at no cost to them.
Todd Hughes served in the U.S. Army with deployment to Iraq; after a serious head injury, he used his GI Bill benefits to enroll in school and help other vets.
The organizations have launched a pilot program for 10 low-income women that provides devices, Internet service, technology support and digital skills training.
