The Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) directly connects thousands of Newarkers annually to important governmental, financial, and legal services. It provides benefit screening and assistance with public benefits and finding emergency funding. The FEC offers Newark residents assistance with finding free or discounted prescription drugs through the innovative program Newark Rx. The FEC operates Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Refund Now sites that in 2010 helped more than 3,800 low-income families obtain more than $6.3 million in tax refunds through free, professional tax preparation services. Furthermore, VITA assists high school and college students to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In addition to saving people money, the FEC helps people and businesses stay green through a new effort that assists them by providing free & low cost energy solutions.
Contact: Victor Silva, Director at 973 350 0524 or vsilva@newarknow.org
Location: 103 Bloomfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07104
Phone: 973.624.3733
Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
