FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COLUMBUS, Ohio (Jan. 29, 2016) – This tax season, Military Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) is partnering with the Ohio Benefit Bank to offer free income tax filing assistance to military veterans and spouses who meet the income requirements. The requirements are that veterans and spouses filing jointly must have an adjusted gross income of $95,000 or less and everyone else must have an adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less. The free tax filing service is available until April 18 at all four Military Veteran Resource Center locations. Those who do not bring the necessary documentation will not be able to file. Veterans will need to bring a photo ID, their DD-214 (or other evidence of military service), and their income tax records. The Ohio Benefit Bank is a program of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. Through this program, MVRC can also help veterans apply for education benefits and health coverage, and help their families access food, healthcare, childcare and home energy assistance. Military Veterans Resource Centerhelps veterans develop self-reliance and independence by providing access to the resources they need to successfully manage life transitions. MVRC is based in Columbus and operates five centers throughout Ohio. ###

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAYTON, Ohio (Jan. 8, 2016) – All job seeking veterans, active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and spouses are invited to attend the 3rd annual New Year, New Career job fair on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016. Hosted by Military Veterans Resource Center, the career fair will feature over 60 military friendly employers from the Dayton and Miami Valley areas. It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the Hope Hotel & Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center, located at 10823 Chidlaw Road. “The unemployment rate is down and a lot of companies are hiring this time of year,” said MVRC Executive Director Len Proper. “If you’re a veteran searching for a new job, now is the time to be proactive and attend events like New Year, New Career.” Veterans should remember to dress for success, bring copies of their resumes, and be prepared to speak with employers about their skill sets and experiences. For more information, contact Kelley Koons at 937-329-9559. Military Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) helps veterans develop self-reliance and independence by providing access to the resources they need to successfully manage life transitions. MVRC is based in Columbus and operates five centers throughout Ohio.   ###