Impact America activates recent college graduates to address consequences of poverty through health, economic, and education-based initiatives in local communities.

Impact America

Impact America activates recent college graduates to address consequences of poverty through health, economic, and education-based initiatives – creating lasting impact in local communities.

Our Vision: American communities with real possibilities…where all citizens engage in action for positive change and take responsibility for safeguarding the health, well-being and worth of every individual.

Our Programs: In order for our communities and institutions to thrive, we desperately need the talent, vitality, and perspective that only young people can bring. This generation of college students and recent graduates is among the most charitable in American history, with many yearning for an opportunity to make a real difference in their communities. Service with Impact America provides that opportunity through three distinct initiatives that promote change while cultivating leadership.
-FocusFirst ensures that children in urban and rural communities receive comprehensive vision care during their crucial formative years.
-SaveFirst provides America's hardest-working families with free tax preparation services and meaningful opportunities for savings.
-SpeakFirst uses academic debate as a platform to support Birmingham-area high school students and guide them on a path toward excellence in college.

Impact America is a nonprofit organization, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. We also have offices in Memphis, TN and Greenville, SC and provide service across the southeast.

🎉 Attention all newlyweds! 🎉 Summer wedding season may be winding down, but the excitement doesn't have to end there! Take a look at our exclusive newlywed checklist of 6 tips for a stress-free tax season! Trust us, you won't want to miss out on these savvy tax-saving strategies! 

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1. Know your tax filing options. The marital status as of December 31 determines the tax filing status for that year.

2. Report your name change. If there is a change in your name you must make this change with the Social Security Administration. The name on your tax return must match what is on file with the SSA, if not, any refund you may be entitled to can be delayed. Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card can be completed to report a name change.

3. Update your address. Newlyweds may need to update their address with their employer, the United States Postal Service, and the IRS Form 8822 Change of Address must be completed and submitted to make an official update of a mailing address with the IRS.

4. Update withholding information with employer(s). Within 10 days, newlyweds must submit a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. If both spouses work, they may move into a higher tax bracket. Newlyweds can use the Tax Withholding Estimator on IRS.gov to check their withholding and for help completing a new Form W-4.

5. Review filing status. Newlyweds can decide to file jointly or separately each year, and they must determine what will work best for them.

6. Beware of scams. Be on alert for tax scams. The IRS will never contact taxpayers by email, phone calls, social media, or text message.

Exciting news, everyone! As our 2024-25 program year is underway, Impact America’s FocusFirst program continues on the road to screening our one-millionth child. Our mission to provide vision screenings for all remains stronger than ever. Stay tuned for updates as we continue to make a meaningful impact on children's health across America and share our progress towards reaching our one-millionth child screened. One million, here we come! 

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Get ready, everyone! The 2024-25 season of Impact America's FocusFirst program has officially kicked off! 🌟🎉 We're excited to start screening children in the Southeast to ensure every child has the best opportunity to learn and grow. Good vision is crucial for this! By providing free vision screenings, we aim to identify and address any vision issues early on, positively impacting the lives of these children. We believe every child deserves to see the world clearly and reach their full potential. Join us as we embark on a journey to make a real impact in our communities and create positive change. 

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🚀 We're #Hiring! 🚀

Impact America is thrilled to announce exciting opportunities to join our dynamic team. We are currently searching for:

1) Senior Director of Finance and Operations (Birmingham, AL)
2) Alabama State Director (Birmingham, AL)
3) Part-Time Vision Screeners (locations across Alabama and South Carolina)

If you or someone you know is passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply today or share this post with your network.

🔗 Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/erCuWz7T to learn more and apply!

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🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟

Are you passionate about eye health, children's
education, or public health? Impact America's
FocusFirst program is looking to fill a Part-Time Vision
Screener position in AL and SC! This role offers an
amazing opportunity to make a significant impact on
the lives of children and the community. If you're ready
to join a team dedicated to creating positive change,
this might be the perfect fit for you. Apply now at
https://lnkd.in/erCuWz7T or check out the
Linktree in our bio. Let's make a difference together!

Application Deadline: August 19, 2024

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#JoinOurTeam

I’m happy to share that I’ve been involved as a Volunteer with Impact America. As a tax preparer I not only learned about taxes but also refined my people skills in regards to dealing with sensitive matters. This year was the best so far - I hope next tax season is even better!

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I'm so appreciative of AAN and Harvard Business Club of Birmingham for providing this opportunity.  I can't wait to bring back new ideas to help move Impact America and Alabama forward!

Last month I had the opportunity to represent the South Carolina office of Impact America during our 2023-2024 Induction Ceremony. I was asked to give a speech reflecting on this past year of service and how my service term has impacted me. My response? This:
 
"Impact America has taught me what a healthy, positive working environment is supposed to look like- a place where mental health is an open conversation, where taking a short walk to Publix to get a break from a computer screen is not only acceptable, but encouraged, and where I am valued not just for my skills as a cog in the machine, but for my individual character and the energy I bring to the table, encouraged not because I’m always perfect, but because I’m human and make mistakes, and loved, not out of obligation, but out of genuine care for people."

Ready to make an impact in your local community? 
We are building our team for 2024-2025 in Greenville, SC, and are looking for college graduates interested in serving in their community!
AmeriCorps positions available in SC include:
Community Engagement Specialist
Media Coordinator
FocusFirst Regional Coordinator
Benefits include a living stipend, an education award (for existing student loans or future tuition costs), health insurance, professional development and training, and more. Start dates available in August. 
Apply now at https://lnkd.in/dEWXeCUh before applications close on July 19th! 
Have questions about our application or our organization? Email us at recruiting@impactamerica.com.
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