History & Mission
About us
The CASH Campaign of Maryland (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) promotes economic advancement for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in Baltimore and across Maryland.
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CASH accomplishes its mission through operating a portfolio of direct service programs, building organizational and field capacity, and leading policy and advocacy initiatives to strengthen family economic stability.
The CASH Campaign of Maryland was established as a new nonprofit organization in 2017 as a result of a merger between the CASH Campaigns of Baltimore and Maryland. As long-time partners and allies, these programs joined forces to create one unified organization.
The CASH Campaign of Maryland continues to provide a range of direct services and lead a coalition of partners. The coalition partners include foundations, nonprofits, community-based organizations, government agencies, the Internal Revenue Service, and hundreds of volunteers.
Our Mission
The CASH Campaign of Maryland focuses on the following core strategies to accomplish its mission:
Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Provides free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) to help low-income individuals and families file tax returns, avoid predatory fees and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Free Education and Coaching
Coordinates and expands access to free, fact-based financial education and coaching.
High-Quality Financial Services & Products
Connects low-income individuals and families to high-quality financial services and products.
Corp of Volunteers
Recruits, trains, and manages a corps of volunteers.
Direct Service Provider Network
Leads a network of direct service providers that offer free tax preparation, financial education and coaching, benefits screening, and access to appropriate financial services.
Statewide Programming
Builds statewide program capacity by integrating asset building services into public and private systems.
Research & Advocacy
Leads research and advocacy on effective program practices, innovative state policies, and issues affecting the financial security of low-income individuals and families