About - CAMPAIGN FOR WORKING FAMILIES

Mission Statement

Campaign For Working Families Inc., mission is to build and champion the financial well-being and economic mobility of individuals and families by leading programming and advocating for policies, initiatives, and support systems that ensure equitable opportunities and financial stability. CWF is driven by the belief that every individual and family deserve respect, dignity, and the tools/information to succeed, and CWF is committed to enacting positive change at both the policy and grassroots levels by fostering a culture of empathy, data-driven decision making, and collective action.

Tax Impact

35,945

Total Tax Returns

34,436

Taxpayers Served

37,429,525

Total Federal Refund

1,117

Average Refund

6,026,736

Total State Refunds

30,127

Average Adjusted Gross Income

5,128,045

Child Tax Credit Total

11,504,388

Earned Income Tax Credit Total

Volunteer Engagement

705

Certified Tax Volunteers

20,691

Volunteer Hours

Call Center

40,046

Calls Received

Low Income Tax Payer Clinic (LITC)

200

Tax Payers Served

25

Cases Filed

What Guides Us

For twenty years, Campaign for Working Families, Inc. has worked to increase the economic viability of low-to-moderate income households in building a plan for stability and secure futures to participate in civic fully and community life. CWF facilitates increased financial stability and asset accumulation for individuals and families by connecting them to valuable tax credits, quality financial services, saving options, wealth-building resources, and public benefits. CWF has implemented and managed Pennsylvania’s largest free VITA program for over 10 years.

Equity and Inclusion

We believe in a society where all individuals and families, regardless of their background, race, gender, or socioeconomic status, have equal opportunities and access to resources.

Collaboration and Partnerships

We value collaboration with other organizations, governments, businesses, and individuals who share our commitment to the well-being of working families.

Family-Centered Approach

We prioritize policies and initiatives to support the well-being, stability, and growth of families, recognizing that strong families are the foundation of a thriving society.

Data-Driven Decision-Making

We rely on evidence and data to inform our policies and initiatives, ensuring that our efforts are effective and impactful.

Respect and Dignity

We treat all individuals with respect and dignity, recognizing the inherent worth of every member of a working family, and striving for a society that upholds these values.

How We Serve

CWF directly engages with hard-to-reach populations by working through its service referral and outreach organization network that is dedicated to serving people without homes, immigrants, veterans, returning citizens, and persons of different language populations. Campaign for Working Families implements initiatives to support people gain control of their financial security through education, meaningful employment, financial services, and access to resources/public benefits. CWF’s strategic approach, investments, and partnerships connect low-income Philadelphians to benefits while investing in systems directly connecting people to essential services. CWF’s highquality, impactful resource services include:

Tax Preparation

Campaign for Working Families offers its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program throughout the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions. The VITA initiative has established a network of community-based tax sites, that provide free tax preparation services to low-to-moderate income individuals and families. CWF promotes community engagement, trains and IRS certifies tax volunteers each year that work alongside highly specialized and trained staff to help tax filers in more than 10 different languages and have translated returns into more than 40 languages. CWF's VITAprogram serves more than 17,000 unique individuals each year with its refund total exceeding $30 million. The VITAprogram plays a critical role in helping mitigate financial hardships for individuals and families in boosting income levels by connecting tax filers to vital tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC). The EITC is the most effective antipoverty program in the country.

Workforce Training and Employment

The Campaign for Working Families has provided thousands of IRS Certifications to students, professionals, and community members. The IRS certification is an industry recognized credential by the United States Department of Education and has served in being instrumental in supporting students to secure valuable internships and employment, professionals (i.e., lawyers, accountants, etc.) acquire Continuing Education (CEU) Credits to keep their license(s) and credential(s) current, and community members gain critical knowledge to support their own financial goals and give back to their communities. The IRS certification training is designed to provide an increased understanding and knowledge base on tax law, and CWF offers valuable experiences and opportunities to apply their learning in a structured setting. CWF desires that the IRS certification and experience serve as an on-ramp, particularly for students in securing meaningful and gainful internships and employment, while providing volunteers the opportunity to make a significant impact within and outside of their communities by placing millions of dollars back into the pockets of hardworking individuals and families.

Financial Services, Resources, and Public Benefits

Part of Campaign for Working Families strategic approach, investments and partnerships are designed to advance and streamline access to financial services, critical resources, and public benefits for no to low-income Philadelphians. CWF has worked to minimize barriers for individuals and families accessing critical resources and public benefits by employing staff to target and support no or low-income people in hard-to-reach communities. CWF has incorporated this service to increase and improve accessibility of critical resources, financial services, and public benefits in targeted areas.