Community Affairs Committee Volunteer Opportunities This committee acts as liaison between the Atlanta NABA Chapter and various community-based groups throughout metro Atlanta. We coordinate and participate yearly in volunteering for both the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) and the Empty Stocking Fund, and other community volunteer efforts to provide members with an opportunity to give back to the community. Two of our primary volunteer events are described below. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA): The VITA Program offers free tax help to low to moderate-income (generally, $40,000 and below) people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. NABA volunteers become certified and receive training to help prepare basic tax returns. Certification training will begin late fall 2009 and early 2010. Dates will be provided to via email blasts to all NABA members. Empty Stocking Fund: The Empty Stocking Fund is a volunteer based non-profit organization whose mission is to bring joy to metro Atlanta's neediest boys and girls during the holiday season by providing toys, educational items, clothing and stocking stuffers to these children. Volunteers assist with counting donated coins. Contact: If interested, please contact Community Affairs Co-Chairs Saundra Martin (smartin1308@yahoo.com) or Delessia Kincade (delessia.kincade@us.pwc.com)