McDowell Access to Care and Health

12/18/2025

💰 FREE TAX HELP IS HERE! 💰

MATCH is proud to offer VITA – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, a no-cost tax preparation program for our community.

✔️ 100% FREE – no hidden fees
✔️ IRS-certified volunteers
✔️ Trusted, local help you can count on

When you file with MATCH through VITA, we screen every return for ALL eligible tax credits, including:
• Child Tax Credit
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
• Education credits
• Other credits that help maximize your refund

💡 Did you know?
The average cost to have a tax return prepared can range from $250–$400+ — and even more for families or complex returns.
👉 With MATCH, that’s hundreds of dollars saved, back in your pocket, where it belongs.

Appointments are filling quickly — don’t wait!
📞 Call now to schedule your FREE tax appointment:
828-659-5289

At MATCH, we meet people where they are and work hard to help you get every dollar you’ve earned. 💙

12/17/2025

For some, the holiday season and celebrations can trigger unwanted emotions or behaviors. Help is available, if you or someone in your life is struggling with the use of substances, including alcohol, and would like support with recovery: samhsa.gov/find-help

12/17/2025

Honored to attend the Year in Racial Equity Collaborative celebration last night. Years of intentional work, conversation, and collaboration have gone into creating a racial equity statement designed to educate and inspire. Thankful for the leadership of West Marion Community Forum and their commitment to advancing equity in our community.❤️🎄

Racial Equity Statement

As McDowell County individuals, we are committed to unifying our residents by respecting and acknowledging each other’s cultures and lived experiences. To build a stronger community, we will continue to educate ourselves and others by actively challenging historic systemic racial inequities and policies that still exist.

It is a human right for all people of McDowell County, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, s*x, class, s*xual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, culture, or language, to live without fear and have equitable access to resources to establish a foundation of health and well-being.

12/16/2025

⏰ Did you miss the December 15 deadline to enroll in Marketplace health coverage?
Good news — you still have time! 🎉

If you enroll by January 15, your health coverage will start February 1 ✅

✨ Having health insurance means peace of mind — access to doctors, prescriptions, preventive care, and protection from unexpected medical bills. Life happens, and coverage helps you be ready.

💙 Need help? You don’t have to do this alone.
Our certified, unbiased Navigators are here to walk you through your options, explain subsidies, and help you choose a plan that works for you — at no cost.

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

📆 Don’t wait — January 15 will be here before you know it!
We’re here to help you get covered 💪

12/15/2025

🚨 LAST DAY TO ENROLL! 🚨
Today is the final day to enroll in the Health Insurance Marketplace for coverage that starts January 1.

📍 Need help in person?
MATCH will be at the McDowell County Public Library
🕑 Today from 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 90 W. Henderson St., Marion, NC 28752

📞 Can’t make it in person?
You can still get help today by calling the North Carolina Navigator Consortium Line:
➡️ 1-855-733-3711

They can connect you with a certified, unbiased navigator to help you enroll before the deadline.

✔️ Free help
✔️ Unbiased assistance
✔️ Help understanding plans & subsidies

Don’t miss this window — coverage for January 1 starts today. Stop by, call, or share this post with someone who needs coverage! 💙

12/14/2025

A feel good video for your Sunday💚 Community Health work looks a little different each day and that’s another reason we love it!

Check out MATCH’s video.

12/13/2025

✨ Tax season is almost here — and MATCH is officially taking appointments for FREE tax filing! ✨

Starting February 2, our VITA team will offer:
📍 In-person appointments
📁 Drop-off appointments (quick, easy, convenient!)

Our certified volunteers will carefully screen your return for:
✔️ Child Tax Credit
✔️ Earned Income Tax Credit
✔️ American Opportunity Tax Credit
✔️ Education credits
✔️ And every tax benefit you may qualify for

We also evaluate all returns thoroughly to help reduce errors and support a quicker refund — because getting your money back promptly matters.

With the OBBA creating several tax changes this year, it’s essential to have someone who understands the updates and can help you get the refund you deserve.

📞 Call us at 828-659-5289 to book your no-cost appointment.
MATCH is here to help you navigate tax season — with care, accuracy, and zero cost to you.

12/12/2025

This has been such a hard year for so many in our community. We are still recovering from Helene. Many have experienced profound loss, ongoing uncertainty around safety-net programs like SNAP and other benefits, and even locally, deep division around how we show up for our most vulnerable neighbors.

One of our dearest clients shared a simple wish with us this year: he wanted a Christmas tree. He hasn’t put one up in many years, since he lost his son. His life has held more challenges than most of us could imagine carrying. So when he asked, we were honored to say yes.

Last night, we spent time decorating that tree( a generous donation by Thrifting With A Purpose ), hoping to bring a little light, a little warmth, and a little joy back into his home. It was a true honor to be part of that moment.

As we move into the holiday season, this experience felt like a powerful reminder: at the end of the day, we are all just humans, sharing this complicated human experience together, trying to figure it out as best we can. Each of us has the power to bring joy into someone else’s life, to lighten a burden, to help someone feel seen, connected, and loved.

And in the end, that is what matters most.

This season, we invite you to soften your heart, open your mind, and lead—and love—with fierce compassion for your neighbors. ❤️

12/11/2025

❄️ MATCH Can Help You Apply for LIEAP Assistance ❄️

NCDHHS has announced that funding for the 2026 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has been received, and LIEAP applications open December 10, 2025 for households that did not receive an automatic renewal.

If you need help paying your heating costs this winter, MATCH is here to support you.

🔥 MATCH can assist clients with completing LIEAP applications through ePASS.
We can help you apply over the phone or in person — whatever is easiest for you.

📞 Call us at 828-659-5289 to schedule your appointment.
We’ll walk you through the process and make sure everything is submitted correctly.

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

We do love it though❤️

Check out MATCH’s video.