As a VITA volunteer tax preparer, I learned a lot about individual family finances and situations; sometimes realizing that a tax refund would be one of the biggest sources of extra yearly income for them. It is moments like these, accompanied with some of their comments, which brought me back to VITA for the second time.
Since it was launched in 2010, the WIPPS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has helped hundreds of taxpayers in central and northern Wisconsin…
As WIPPS continues to strive toward a financially self-sustaining organization, we are grateful for our dedicated supporters. Two significant grants this year—from the B.A….
Building a healthy democracy takes time and energy – the kind of energy that young people seem to have in abundance. During the fall semester,…
A diverse group of government officials, students, UW academics and UW-Extension staff, as well as community members from across the state, came together to…
A common theme expressed by retired Congressmen Dave Obey and Tom Petri in their October Civic Participation Series was the need to end the…
Across Wisconsin we observe a persistent sense of frustration that transcends political persuasion. Opinions vary widely on problems such as gun rights vs. control; the…
Aaron Zitzelsberger has joined WIPPS as state director of development. His duties include managing fundraising efforts as well as coordinating many of WIPPS’ statewide…
Gail Kell joined WIPPS as a program manager in December 2015, bringing with her more than 10 years of experience in the nonprofit public…
Older farmers are retiring. Younger farmers are leaving the family farm. To preserve the authentic voices and stories of Wisconsin farm life, the People…