McDowell Access to Care and Health

04/15/2026

We’re so excited to welcome the spring season, a time that always brings new energy, connection, and opportunities to come together as a community.
We’re kicking off our first two Community Resource Fairs of the season, and are accepting community vendors!

📍 Saturday, May 16 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Dove’s Grocery (in partnership with Marion East Community Forum)
📍 Friday, June 5 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thrifting with a Purpose Resale Store (in partnership with Mission Ministries Alliance)

These gatherings are more than just events; they’re a chance for neighbors to connect, for organizations to share what they do best, and for all of us to show up for our community in meaningful ways. Your presence helps make these spaces welcoming, resourceful, and impactful.
If you’re able to join us as a vendor, please RSVP by completing the Google Form below by end of day, Monday, April 13th. We’ll follow up with additional details around setup and logistics after you sign up.

04/15/2026

This is a great opportunity sponsored by our partners at McDowell Technical Community College! Check it out!

04/15/2026

🚨 It’s TAX DAY! We’re here to help! 🚨

MATCH is out in the community TODAY making sure no one misses the deadline!

📍 This Morning:
NCWorks Career Center
🕣 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

📍 This Afternoon:
Old Fort Public Library
🕝 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

✅ We are accepting WALK-INS!

💼 What is VITA?
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers FREE tax preparation and e-filing for individuals and families. Our IRS-certified volunteers make sure:
✔️ Your return is filed accurately
✔️ You get every credit you qualify for (like EITC & Child Tax Credit)
✔️ You don’t pay expensive filing fees

We’re here to make taxes simple, stress-free, and accessible for everyone 💙

📞 Questions? Call us at 828-659-5289
🌐 Learn more: www.matchmcdowell.com

Come see us today—we’ve got you covered!

04/13/2026

Free dinner, movie, and child care?? Don’t mind if I do! Come join us and pick up a $10 gift certificate to the Food Hubs online market!!❤️🍓🥦🥕

This Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22 🌎 Join us and our friends McDowell Arts Council Association McDowell Access to Care and Health West Marion Inc. and NC Cooperative Extension- McDowell County Center for a free community screening of Kiss the Ground, a powerful, hopeful film about how healing our soil can help heal our planet.

📍 McDowell Arts Council Association (MACA)
🕔 Free dinner at 5:00 PM
🎬 Film starts at 5:30 PM
👶 Free childcare provided

Narrated by Woody Harrelson, this visually stunning documentary explores how regenerative agriculture can restore ecosystems, strengthen our food system, and offer real climate solutions—starting right here at home.

Stick around after the film for a short community discussion.

Come connect, learn, and be part of the conversation. This event is free and open to all.

04/13/2026

📣 It’s the LAST MONDAY before Tax Day! 📣

Don’t wait—MATCH is here to help!

We’ll be at the McDowell County Public Library today from 2:00–5:00 PM offering walk-in tax appointments. No appointment needed—just stop by!

✨ What is VITA?
MATCH offers FREE tax preparation through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Our IRS-certified team will:
✔️ Prepare and e-file your federal and state taxes at no cost
✔️ Make sure you get every credit you qualify for (like EITC & Child Tax Credit)
✔️ Answer your questions and help you feel confident about your return

This is a trusted, local service—neighbors helping neighbors 💙

📞 Questions or want to schedule instead? Call us at 828-659-5289
🌐 Learn more: www.matchmcdowell.com

Let’s get those taxes DONE before April 15! ✔️

04/09/2026

📣 Tax Day is Almost Here! 📣
April 15 is the deadline — but there’s still time, and MATCH is here to help! 💙💚

We still have appointment availability in our office on:
✔️ Monday, April 13
✔️ Tuesday, April 14
✔️ Wednesday, April 15

📞 Call us today to schedule: 828-659-5289

🚶‍♀️ Prefer to walk in? Join us at one of our FREE tax clinics next week:

📍 Monday, April 13
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
McDowell County Public Library (Marion)

📍 Wednesday, April 15
🕣 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
NCWorks Career Center

📍 Wednesday, April 15
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
Old Fort Library 💌

💸 What does MATCH VITA offer?
✔️ FREE IRS-certified tax preparation
✔️ E-file for faster refunds
✔️ We screen for ALL available tax credits (like EITC & Child Tax Credit)
✔️ Help with simple returns, prior year questions, and more
✔️ Friendly, local support you can trust

✨ Completely FREE. No hidden fees. No catch.
Don’t leave money on the table — let MATCH help you file with confidence!

📞 828-659-5289
🌐 www.matchmcdowell.com

04/08/2026

📢 UPDATE FOR TODAY’S TAX CLINIC 📢

Due to unforeseen circumstances, MATCH will not be at the Old Fort Library today for tax assistance. We’re so sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!

The good news — we still have appointments available and would love to get you scheduled soon so you don’t miss out before the April 15 deadline ⏰

📞 Call us at 828-659-5289 to book your appointment

As always, our IRS-certified volunteers are here to help you file for FREE and make sure you get every credit you qualify for 💰

Thank you for your understanding and continued support ❤️

04/07/2026

⏰ Tax Day is Almost Here – What You Need to Know Before April 15!

We’re in the final stretch! Here are a few important things to keep in mind as the tax deadline approaches:

🔹 Need more time? File an extension!
You can request an extension to file your taxes, which gives you until October to get everything submitted.
👉 BUT—an extension only gives you more time to file, not more time to pay.
If you owe taxes, interest (and possibly penalties) will still start adding up after April 15.

🔹 Think you’re getting a refund?
Good news—if you’re due a refund, there’s no penalty for filing after April 15.
👉 The IRS won’t charge you for filing late if they owe you money—but you do still need to file to claim it!

🔹 Don’t leave money on the table
Even if you didn’t earn much, you may qualify for credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit—these can mean hundreds or even thousands of dollars back.

🔹 We’re here to help—FREE!
MATCH offers free, IRS-certified tax preparation to help you file accurately, maximize your refund, and avoid costly mistakes.

📍 Walk-ins welcome at select sites
📞 Call us: 828-659-5289
🌐 Learn more: www.matchmcdowell.com

Let’s make sure you get every dollar you deserve 💚

04/06/2026

📣 Don’t wait until the last minute!

MATCH will be at the McDowell County Public Library (90 W Court St) TODAY from 2–5 PM for FREE walk-in tax preparation!

🗓️ There are only 10 days left until the April 15 tax deadline—let us help you get it done stress-free!

💰 Through our IRS-certified VITA program, we:
✔️ Prepare and e-file your federal & state taxes for FREE
✔️ Make sure you get ALL the credits you qualify for (like EITC, Child Tax Credit, education credits & more!)
✔️ Help maximize your refund
✔️ Offer safe, accurate, and trusted service

🚶‍♀️ Walk-ins welcome—no appointment needed!

Come see us today and don’t leave money on the table! 💵

📍 McDowell County Public Library
90 W Court St
⏰ 2–5 PM

📞 Questions? Call us at 828-659-5289
🌐 www.matchmcdowell.com

04/02/2026

🚨 Lost your health insurance? Life changed? You may still have options! 🚨

Did you know you don’t have to wait until the end of the year to get health insurance through the Marketplace? You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if you’ve experienced a major life change like:

✔️ Losing Medicaid or job-based coverage
✔️ Moving to a new area
✔️ Changes in household (marriage, divorce, having a baby)
✔️ Changes in income

These moments can open the door to affordable coverage — often with financial help to lower your monthly premium.

💙 That’s where MATCH comes in.

Our team provides FREE, unbiased help to:
✨ See if you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period
✨ Compare plans and understand your options
✨ Apply for coverage and financial assistance
✨ Navigate Medicaid, too — all in one place

We meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way — no pressure, just support.

📞 Call us at 828-659-5289
🌐 www.matchmcdowell.com

Don’t go without coverage if you don’t have to — let’s figure it out together. 💙

03/30/2026

📣 We’re at the Library TODAY!

MATCH will be at the McDowell County Public Library today from 2:00–5:00 PM offering FREE tax preparation through our IRS-certified VITA program!

⏰ The tax deadline is quickly approaching ….don’t wait until the last minute! Let us help you file accurately, maximize your refund, and avoid costly preparation fees.

💼 Our FREE VITA services include:
✔️ Federal & state tax return preparation + e-file
✔️ Screening for credits like EITC & Child Tax Credit
✔️ Help with prior-year returns (in many cases)
✔️ Assistance setting up IRS payment plans
✔️ Guidance if you don’t have a bank account for direct deposit
✔️ Support for simple 1099s, W-2s, and more

🤝 Walk-ins welcome!
📞 Questions? Call us at 828-659-5289

Let MATCH help you get every dollar you deserve 💵