Who We Are

Cape Fear Asset Building Coalition’s membership consists of people just like you – concerned individuals from multiple area organizations. 

Meetings are held on the first working Monday of every month, at 9 am, at The Arc of North Carolina, 5041 New Centre Drive, Suite 100 in Wilmington.

Financial Literacy (FL) Committee

is focused on providing financial education – through training and other resources – which will empower individuals in our community to achieve financial independence.  FL Committee promotes Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through The Benefit Bank , a FREE tax and benefit web-based service for low-to-moderate income North Carolinians.  For details on the Benefit Bank, contact fl@cfabc.org.

 

Individual Development Account (IDA) Committee

is dedicated to promoting IDA opportunities and education for housing, small-business creation, and education.
 

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Volunteer with Us

The Arc of NC's Benefit Bank program is seeking volunteers to become counselors to provide assistance with access to public benefits, Federal student aid, and e-filing Federal and State taxes.  All training to become a counselor is  provided for free.

With interest in becoming a volunteer please contact Brian Moeller at 910-792-9146.

Get In Touch

That’s easy! Just email us at any one of the addresses below.
General Information: info@cfabc.org
FL Committee:
fl@cfabc.org 
IDA Committee: ida@cfabc.org
 

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What's Going On

 

Learn & Earn:  Steps Towards Financial Independence

Learn & Earn Workshop is focused on promoting savings and budgeting skills for individuals.  Bus vouchers are available upon request and dinner will be provided.

To sign-up please call the dRC between 9am-5pm at 910-815-6618

 

 

When:

Where:

 

 

Tuesday April 24 from 4-6pm

disAbility Resource Center

140 Cinema Dr. Suite C, Wilmington, NC

Need:

Budget information-Income & Expenses (not required)

 

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)

VITA is a free tax preparation service that allows you to e-file state and federal taxes for free! Walk-ins are welcomed on Tuesday from 3-7pm and Saturday 9am-1pm.

To schedule an appointment contact Brian Moeller at 910-792-9146

 

 

When:

Where:

 

 

Tuesdays & Saturdays from January 17 - April 17

5041 New Centre Dr., Suite 100, Wilmington, NC

Need:

Picture Identification, Social Security Number, W-2, 1099, Last Tax Form completed

 

Money Smart Workshops

The Money Smart Workshops are financial education and skill-building events developed by the FDIC for people with little or no banking experience. Each workshop is designed to help individuals learn the basics of handling their money and finances, including how to create positive banking relationships.

 

When:

 

For information on workshops email fl@cfabc.org

Where:

Location to be determined

 


 

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Resources

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