The Bonaventure Accounting Association and Students In Free Enterprise have teamed up to offer free tax services this season for those who qualify at a convenient location.  

The St. Bonaventure University Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program opened its new tax preparation site at 807 West State Street (next to NAPA).  Please call (716) 373-2534 to make an appointment.  The office will remain open until April 15. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To qualify for assistance, candidates must be residents of Cattaraugus County with an income of $40,000 or lower. Candidates will go through an entrance interview to see whether they qualify for free assistance. Those who qualify must bring a valid picture I.D., Social Security cards, W-2 forms, and forms 1099 to their tax preparation appointment.

Since 2004, the University’s VITA program has brought federal and state income tax benefits to people with low and moderate incomes by providing free income tax preparation and e-filing. The program focuses on workers who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, a refundable tax credit available to low-income workers with earned income. In 2007, VITA surpassed its original expectations with over $1 million in cumulative tax refunds since 2003.

Accounting majors from St. Bonaventure University volunteer to make the program possible under the leadership of Dr. Susan Anders, professor of accounting and adviser for the VITA program.

The Bonaventure Accounting Association operates the VITA program in partnership with the Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services. The United Way supplies funding for the operation.

All of the tax preparation volunteers have completed certified IRS training and use its professional tax software to file returns. Members have also taken courses to supplement their background in basic tax laws and concepts. Student accountants prepare tax returns for free and electronically file the returns so clients receive their funds faster.

For more information contact SBU VITA at (716) 373-2534 or visit http://www.irs.gov.

Trinity United Methodist Church

131 N. 9^th Street

Olean, NY 14760

Lead contemporary worship service

Lead weekly worship team practice

Assist with additional worship services

Create weekly worship program and PowerPoint display using church provided resources

Compensation with be based upon experience and duties assumed

Candidate should be available to join the church and participate in actvities suited to his/her personal interests

Contact Trinity United Methodist Church at (716) 372-5067

"Those whom God has brought together"

The goal of the retreat is to help make good relationships even stronger.

Friday, February 10, 6pm - 9pm - Christ United Methodist Church, 633 Linwood Avenue, Olean - includes dinner.  The program will conclude with Jazz Vespers at 9pm.

Saturday, February 11, 9pm - Living Waters Church, 3036 West State Street, Olean - includes lunch.   Following lunch, the session will move to First Baptist Church at 133 South Union Street with dinner. 

As many as six pastors from various churches in the area will participate to provide leadership.  Cost for entire weekend, including meals, is $50 per couple.  Deadline for registration is Monday, February 6.  Registrations are being received by all of the participating churches and also can be sent to the Greater Olean Association of Churches at 753 Prospect Street, Olean.

Are you in need of prayer or know someone who does? On the left side of this page there is a simple prayer request form to complete and in no time you will have a congregation praying for you!!! The church staff meets once a week at church for a time of prayer.Share your joys and concerns with us.