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Fri, Aug 30 | Reynolds Park Golf Course Tournament Sponsorship We rely heavily on donations and participation from vendors, community businesses, and friends to reach our goal of every individual and family with low to moderate income to have access to education, housing, homeownership, and free tax preparation. With your help, we can make this a reality. Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location Aug 30, 2024, 7:00 AM Reynolds Park Golf Course, 2391 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA Guests + 3 other guests About the Event ESR is excited to host its 8th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Reynolds Park Golf Course on Friday August 30th, 2024. All players will receive cart and green fees, breakfast, lunch, and a swag bag. First, second, and third place winners will receive trophies. Winners will also include last place, closest to the pin, and longest drive from both male and female. ESR’s Golf Tournament fundraiser will help provide services for low to moderate income individuals and families in our community. Read More > Share This Event

Donate Now more than ever, ESR needs your support Your donation stays here in Forsyth County. Generally, your monetary contributions go directly to client assistance funds. These funds may be used for purchasing food vouchers and bus passes, for deposits on utilities, rent deposits, assistance with childcare for a working parent, uniforms for work or school, tuition, books, and other services to help meet our clients’ immediate and long-term needs. Your donations of goods also go to assist our clients, depending on the nature of the donation. We have limited storage for donated items, however please call us to see if we have an immediate need for your items. For information on how to donate tangible items, call (336)-722-9400. ​ For more ways to give, see giving options below. ​ Annual Fund General giving goes to the area that has the most need. Your gift, plus the gifts of others, can mean the continuation of a program, the addition of new programs or activities to help citizens of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County to remove themselves from poverty, help meet the needs of a family throughout the year, or provide for a host of other vital services in our community. ​ Louise G. Wilson Legacy Society Louise G. Wilson served as ESR’s Executive Director from 1968 until 1985. Over the course of her career and throughout her life, Wilson dedicated her time to advocating for the needs of the poor. Her legacy of service and commitment to the community proceeds her. The Louise G. Wilson Legacy Society is reserved for donors who contribute $1,000 annually. An honor event will be held each year in recognition of Mrs. Wilson and the Legacy Society. Donation Form First name Last name Street Address Street Address Line 2 City Region/State/Province Postal / Zip code Email Phone Select Your Campaign Annual Fund General Support Louise Wilson Legacy Society Program Support (please specify) Other (please specify) If your gift is in support of a Program or Other, please specify the program or campaign here. This gift is In honor of (please specify) In memory of (please specify) Not applicable If your gift is "In honor of" or "In memory of," please specify here. Enter the amount you wish to pay: $ Go to Checkout Thanks for submitting!

Empowerment Series Empowerment Series​ ​ ​ Put the financial power in your hands! ​ The Road To Empowerment (R2E) financial series was created to empower you to pursue your financial goals through career enhancement, financial literacy, and asset building. Our goal is to provide financial literacy sessions that fit your needs and schedule. Sessions will challenge, teach, and prepare you for the future. ​ ​ Place Matters ​ Every community has its own unique challenges and opportunities. Solutions are not one-size-fits-all; what works for one doesn’t work for another. We know that our entire community thrives when all of its neighborhoods are healthy. ​ ​ What Does The Series Teach? ​ The series teaches budgeting, of course, but also covers several topics that can profoundly affect your financial situation. These include banking services, renter’s skills, and career readiness. Each session provides detailed information about the topic of the day and how it affects your budget and your overall financial health. ​ ​ What’s In It For You? ​ Certificate of Completion/Graduation Door Prizes (Gift Cards, Books, etc.) Dinner during the sessions Connections to other programs A deeper knowledge of financial literacy and how to build assets Prizes for perfect attendance ​ ​ How To Participate ​ The Road to Empowerment Series is free, but pre-registration is encouraged. For more information about our upcoming classes and registration, visit our events page . If you have interest in this program, contact the Road to Empowerment Team by calling (336) 722 - 9400 ext. 123 or fill out the form below. Road to Empowerment Request for more information First name Last name Email Phone Submit Thanks for submitting!

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Search Results All (38) Events (2) Blog Posts (10) Pages (26) 38 items found for "" Events (2) Tournament Sponsorship Tickets: $0.00 August 30, 2024 | 11:00 AM 2391 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA Team/Player Registration Tickets: $0.00 August 30, 2024 | 11:00 AM 2391 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA View All Blog Posts (10) Saint Leo's Donates Easter Meals to ESR Families On Monday, March 25th, St. Leo's provided food to 25 ESR families. Each family was given either a turkey or ham of their choosing and food items needed for Easter dinner to feed their families, along with Easter baskets and or/easter candy items to families with school-aged children. Goodwill Industries also worked in collaboration with ESR to pick up and deliver the items to our location. St. Leo's has been a partner with ESR for several years and hosts sponsorships for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas to some of the client families we serve. We are grateful for their continued support and partnership over the years. WXII features Forsyth Free Tax ESR's Forsyth Free Tax Program was featured on WXII 12 News for the 2024 tax season. Program assistant, Allison Lizotte spoke about the programs general information, requirements, and the impact this service has on our clients and the community. A very special thank you to our program manager, Cherie Ingram, program assistant, Allison Lizotte, and all of our VITA volunteers! Note: (Incorrect spelling of ESR in the video is no fault of our own. We have made WXII aware of this mistake and corrections of our name in the article are in process of being fixed.) ESR Officially Announces New Leadership WINSTON-SALEM – Experiment in Self-Reliance Board of Directors name the new Executive Director of Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR). ESR, a local non-profit and leading player in “Empowering Social and Economic Self-Reliance for the working Low-Income and Homeless” has appointed Fred Bazemore as the Executive Director of the agency. Chartered in 1964, and celebrating 60 years of serving the community, the agency has been fulfilling its mission of helping families help themselves through the assistance of Mr. Bazemore who has been in leadership at ESR for over 20 years. Fred is a native to Tarboro, North Carolina and a graduate of Winston-Salem State University. Prior to joining ESR, he was a former Senior Regional Portfolio Property Manager, Senior Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Director and Housing Finance Director. The new Executive Director extends his commitment to non-profit work beyond his employment through his community activism, serving on many boards and committees that focus on issues around employment, housing, transportation, financial literacy, economic development, and education for the low-income residents of Forsyth County and North Carolina. Fred is a former member of the Piedmont Triad Workforce Development Board and currently serves on the North Carolina Community Action Association (NCCAA) Board of Directors, the “CARES” Project Board of Directors, and serves as the Western District Chairman for the NCCAA. When not advocating for the low-income in the community, you can find Fred the “Avid Golfer,” as many know him, on the golf course, participating as an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and a member of St. Peter’s World Outreach Center. For more information on ESR, visit www.eisr.org or call 336-722-9400. – –– About ESR ESR is a non-profit Community Action Agency. Its mission is to empower social and economic self-reliance for the working low-income and homeless. Programs serve the working low to moderate income population in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, helping people locate safe and affordable housing, increase their education, attend financial education classes, have their taxes prepared at no cost and more. View All Pages (26) Experiment In Self-Reliance (ESR) | Empowering Strength & Resilience | Forsyth County Experiment in Self-Reliance Empowering Strength & Resilience New Century IDA | Asset Building | Home Ownership | Small Business Forsyth Free Tax Free tax preparation each year for low-to-moderate income residents Self-Sufficiency One-on-one counseling to help meet your goals and reach economic self-reliance. Latest News and Stories Saint Leo's Donates Easter Meals to ESR Families On Monday, March 25th, St. Leo's provided food to 25 ESR families. Each family was given either a turkey or ham of their choosing and... WXII features Forsyth Free Tax ESR's Forsyth Free Tax Program was featured on WXII 12 News for the 2024 tax season. Program assistant, Allison Lizotte spoke about the... ESR Officially Announces New Leadership WINSTON-SALEM – Experiment in Self-Reliance Board of Directors name the new Executive Director of Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR). ESR,... Read More We believe in creating a judgment-free zone where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. Our goal is to help everyone achieve their fullest potential. Our Commitment to Empowering Social and Economic Self-Reliance Upcoming Events and Workshops Fri, Aug 30 Tournament Sponsorship / Reynolds Park Golf Course Register Now Aug 30, 2024, 7:00 AM Reynolds Park Golf Course, 2391 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA +2 more We rely heavily on donations and participation from vendors, community businesses, and friends to reach our goal of every individual and family with low to moderate income to have access to education, housing, homeownership, and free tax preparation. With your help, we can make this a reality. Fri, Aug 30 Team/Player Registration / Reynolds Park Golf Course Register Now Aug 30, 2024, 7:00 AM Reynolds Park Golf Course, 2391 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107, USA Our golf tournament is an event many look forward to each year, with friendly competition, for a good cause, you won't want to miss this! Join Us in Empowering Our Community Empower Social and Economic Self-Reliance Donate Now Join Our Team | Experiment In Self Reliance Join our Team We currently have employment positions available. ​ ​ ​ VITA Program Assistant ​ Posted June 25, 2024 ​ We currently have one available position for our VITA Program Assistant. The VITA Assistant is responsible for aiding the VITA Program manager in all aspects of program operation, including recruiting volunteers, training volunteers, and supervising and aiding staff and volunteers in setting up tax sites. This individual will support and execute all free tax preparation with volunteers at community sites. The VITA Assistant will work in concert with the economic literacy activities for IDA clients, agency wide clients, and community partners when appropriate. The unified coordinated efforts will aim to address the changing trends that impact families/individuals facing asset poverty. Additionally, the VITA Assistant will aid in doing presentations to inform the public/clients in the importance of free tax preparation and information associated with taxes. This individual will assist in the efforts of evaluating existing programs and activities in order to make suggestions/changes based on reported client/community needs and business trends. Please review the full job description for requirements and expectations before applying . Scroll down to "How To Apply" to apply for this position. ​ ​ ​ Community Outreach Success Coach Posted July 30, 2024 ​ We currently have one available position for our Community Outreach Success Coach. The Community Outreach Success Coach will be responsible for all direct work with clients and serve as liaison with other collaborating partners such as Goodwill. This individual will assist CSBG eligible clients in developing a case plan, work closely with the client to achieve the benchmarks in the case plan, by providing timely counseling and appropriate intervention in order to assist each client in successfully completing their case plan. The Community Outreach Success Coach facilitates referral services and consults with immediate supervisor regarding any client that may need additional developmental planning to achieve self-sufficiency. Please review the full job description for requirements and expectations before applying . Scroll down to "How To Apply" to apply for this position. ​ ​ ​ ​ How To Apply ​ To apply for any position please enter the required details in the form below. You may also contact delores . mccullough@ eisr . org (without spaces–spaces included to prevent spam) to introduce yourself and notify us that you have applied for the position. You may also send your resume and cover letter to the same email. ​ If you apply for a position, we will review your application and contact you for an interview if we feel you may be a suitable candidate. If not, we will keep your information on file for six months, and if an appropriate position becomes available we will contact you. Please be aware that positions are subject to continued availability of funding. We post all available positions in-house first, then open the position to outside applicants. Positions are announced here, as well as in other media. ​ ESR is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any potential candidate on account of race, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age. If physical accommodations are needed, please notify us and we can review what is required to meet your needs. ​ We are always in need of volunteers! Please contact us to find out what our current volunteer needs are. We also occasionally have interns from local colleges/universities to join us. If an internship interests you, please check with your adviser, who can then make the contacts to arrange your internship with ESR. We’re Hiring First name Last name Email Phone Applying for Select position LinkedIn Profile or Personal Website Upload Resume Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Next Forsyth Free Tax | Experiment In Self Reliance Forsyth Free Tax Forsyth Free Tax Program ​ ESR’s Forsyth Free Tax program provides free tax preparation to people with low-moderate income. If you make less than $60,000, you can have your taxes prepared for free through volunteer sites. Taxes are prepared by volunteers who are trained by IRS staff members. Volunteers use IRS-approved software for return preparation. Trained volunteers prepare and electronically file your tax return. If you are due a refund, you can usually expect to receive it within ten days of filing. VITA sites file most simple returns. ESR is located at 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Appointments are required for drop-offs. Appointment times are Mondays: 9 am – 2 pm | Tuesdays: 1 pm – 6 pm | Wednesdays: 9 am – 2pm | Thursdays: 9 am – 2pm | beginning January 29th, 2024. ​ Free tax preparation services for the 2023 tax year will begin on Monday, January 29th, 2024. To schedule an appointment to have your taxes prepared, please visit www.forsythfreetax.com . You may also schedule an appointment by clicking the button below. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ To have your taxes prepared, you will need to bring: Tax information (W2s, 1099s, receipts for childcare or education expenses, interest statements, and other tax documents). Form 1095-A if healthcare coverage is through healthcare.gov. Last year’s return, if possible. Photo Identification. Social Security Cards or ITIN for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents (We cannot accept SSNs not appearing on official documentation). Bank Routing Number and Account Number(s) for direct deposit. CP01A Notice – IP pin (Identity Protection pin) Please complete this document prior to arriving to your first appointment, if at all possible ​ For more information about filing your taxes, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or give us a call at 336 - 722 - 9400. For information on volunteer opportunities with the tax program, fill out the form below. Schedule an appointment Forsyth Free Tax Volunteer Interest Form First name Last name Email Phone I am interested in volunteering with Forsyth Free Tax Submit Thanks for submitting! Related Links irs.gov Publication 3676-A : IRS document on VITA tax preparation in English and Spanish View All

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Become a Client Becoming a Client at ESR ​ If you are interested in becoming a client in ESR’s Self-Sufficiency Program , or New Century IDA program , the first step is to attend ESR’s Orientation. Orientation takes place twice a week: Tuesdays from 10-11 am and Thursdays from 1-2 pm. Orientation is held at ESR, which is located at 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. ​ If you are interested in participating in ESR’s Road to Empowerment Initiative , contact Manya Stewart at (336) - 722 - 9400 ext. 123 or manya . stewart @ eisr . org. ​ If you are interested in having your taxes prepared through ESR’s Forsyth Free Tax Program , contact Cherie Ingram at (336) - 722 - 9400 ext. 164 or cherie . ingram @ eisr . org. ​ If you have additional questions, please call our front desk at (336) - 722 - 9400.

VITA Tax Program Assistant Primary Role: The VITA Tax Program Assistant is a knowledgeable and experienced tax preparer who assists the VITA Program Manager in the total operation of the VITA Program, ensuring compliance in keeping with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations and agency policies to provide support to individuals and families. The program works to help individuals and families connect with valuable credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, etc., and free tax preparation. Reports to: VITA Tax Program Manager, with guidance from the Director of Agency Operations, and Executive Director ​ Essential Responsibilities Prepare and submit tax returns for clients. Schedule clients’ appointments. Advise clients about the tax preparation process. Assist clients with IRS communications. Audit all tax forms for completeness, accuracy and electronic acceptance. Assist with volunteer recruitment. Coordinate volunteer recognition tools for volunteers. Provide tax preparation assistance to tax sites when applicable. Assist with error resolution, tax preparations, e-filing, contacting taxpayers, and responding to tax questions. Maintain tax resources and distribute to individuals and tax sites, when applicable. Maintain volunteer database, ensuring certifications are complete before distributing software access information. Provide guidance to volunteer seeking training resources. Perform other duties as requested by management. Experience/Certifications: Possess a bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting or business administration. Previous experience with tax preparation preferred. Certified or ability to become an IRS-certified tax preparer. Key Competencies: Ability to multi-task, including strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and the ability to meet deadlines. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including developing relationships with organizations and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Strong focus on detail and accuracy; deadline oriented. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong working relationships. Demonstrated experience in effective communication - both written and verbally. Demonstrated ability to work and function with confidential information and data. Proven comfort level with learning new software applications and systems as necessary. Proficient with Microsoft Office, tax software, volunteer tracking and appointment platforms. Ability to process tax returns in a virtual environment (includes scanning and uploading/downloading documents). ​

Forsyth Free Tax Forsyth Free Tax Program ​ ESR’s Forsyth Free Tax program provides free tax preparation to people with low-moderate income. If you make less than $60,000, you can have your taxes prepared for free through volunteer sites. Taxes are prepared by volunteers who are trained by IRS staff members. Volunteers use IRS-approved software for return preparation. Trained volunteers prepare and electronically file your tax return. If you are due a refund, you can usually expect to receive it within ten days of filing. VITA sites file most simple returns. ESR is located at 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Appointments are required for drop-offs. Appointment times are Mondays: 9 am – 2 pm | Tuesdays: 1 pm – 6 pm | Wednesdays: 9 am – 2pm | Thursdays: 9 am – 2pm | beginning January 29th, 2024. ​ Free tax preparation services for the 2023 tax year will begin on Monday, January 29th, 2024. To schedule an appointment to have your taxes prepared, please visit www.forsythfreetax.com . You may also schedule an appointment by clicking the button below. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ To have your taxes prepared, you will need to bring: Tax information (W2s, 1099s, receipts for childcare or education expenses, interest statements, and other tax documents). Form 1095-A if healthcare coverage is through healthcare.gov. Last year’s return, if possible. Photo Identification. Social Security Cards or ITIN for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents (We cannot accept SSNs not appearing on official documentation). Bank Routing Number and Account Number(s) for direct deposit. CP01A Notice – IP pin (Identity Protection pin) Please complete this document prior to arriving to your first appointment, if at all possible ​ For more information about filing your taxes, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or give us a call at 336 - 722 - 9400. For information on volunteer opportunities with the tax program, fill out the form below. Schedule an appointment Forsyth Free Tax Volunteer Interest Form First name Last name Email Phone I am interested in volunteering with Forsyth Free Tax Submit Thanks for submitting! Related Links irs.gov Publication 3676-A : IRS document on VITA tax preparation in English and Spanish

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Support Our Mission Get Involved There are many ways to get involved at ESR and support our mission, you just have to find which one works best for you! Check out the different opportunities we have available for you to participate below! Donate Events ESR has several events and trainings throughout the year. Check out our complete list of upcoming scheduled events and trainings. Volunteer We are fortunate to work with volunteers who aim to give back to the community in a variety of ways. Everyone has a unique set of gifts that allow them to serve others. Be an Intern From time to time we are able to bring interns from a variety of higher education programs such as social work, sociology, and psychology degree programs. Gain hands on experience working with the community and understanding the challenges and fulfillment of helping clients Join our Team Would you like to learn more about a career at ESR? Check our Open positions . Looking to become a Client? Here's how: If you are interested in becoming a client in ESR’s Self-Sufficiency Program , or New Century IDA program , the first step is to attend ESR’s Orientation. Orientation takes place twice a week: Tuesdays from 10-11 am and Thursdays from 1-2 pm. Orientation is held at ESR, which is located at 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. Social distancing and masks are required. If you do not have a mask, we will provide you with one. ​ If you are interested in participating in ESR’s Road to Empowerment Initiative , contact Delores McCullough at (336) - 722 - 9400 ext. 123 or delores . mccullough @ eisr . org. ​ If you are interested in having your taxes prepared through ESR’s Forsyth Free Tax Program , contact Cherie Ingram at (336) - 722 - 9400 ext. 164 or cherie . ingram @ eisr .org. ​ If you have additional questions, please call our front desk at (336) - 722 - 9400.