Pictured, from left, are 1st Source Bank Huntington Banking Center Manager Lyle Juillerat, Pathfinder President and CEO Danielle Tips, Fort Wayne Region 1st Source Bank Commercial Banking Manager Cecile Weir and Pathfinder CFO Michelle Banks. Photo courtesy of Pathfinders.

News Release

HUNTINGTON — 1st Source Foundation donated $8,000 to Pathfinder’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

VITA is a lifeline for individuals and families in lower income brackets, offering free, reliable tax preparation. Trained volunteers help ensure that participants maximize their returns and take advantage of credits and deductions they may otherwise miss.

VITA program has proven itself to be invaluable. Fifty percent of participants reported being able to use their tax refunds for savings or to reduce debt, setting them on a path toward greater financial stability. These refunds aren’t just numbers on a page — they represent opportunity, relief and a way to move forward.

“Yet, none of this would be possible without the support of partners who believe in the importance of this mission,” Pathfinder representatives wrote in a press release Sept. 18. “Their support is critical in providing this free service and helping families keep more of what they’ve earned.”

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