The Road To Empowerment (R2E) financial series was created to empower you to pursue your financial goals through career enhancement, financial literacy, and asset building. Road to Empowerment Series Put the financial power in your hands! The Road to Empowerment (R2E) Financial Literacy Series was created to empower you to pursue your financial goals through financial literacy, budgeting/saving, types and benefits of life insurance, and various other topics. Our goal is to provide financial literacy sessions that fit your needs and schedule. Sessions will challenge, teach, and prepare you for the future. What Does the Series Teach? The series teaches budgeting and saving, of course, but also covers several topics that can profoundly affect your financial situation. These include banking services, life insurance, and paying off debt. Each session provides detailed information about the topic of the day and how it affects your budget and overall financial health. What’s In It for You? Door Prizes (Gift Cards, Books, etc.) Dinner during the sessions Connections to other programs A deeper knowledge of financial literacy and how to build assets How To Participate The Road to Empowerment Series is free, but pre-registration is required at least one week in advance of the session date. If you are interested in registering for the Road to Empowerment Series, please complete and submit the form below. All sessions will be held at ESR located at 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 and begin promptly at 6:30 PM. Road to Empowerment Series Registration Form Session 1 - Paying Off Debt Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM First name Last name Email Phone Submit Thank you for registering! You will receive a reminder email the week of the session. We look forward to seeing you there! This session is full! Thank you for your interest and check back the first week of October to register for the next session.

Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR) serves low-moderate income individuals who want to reach a level of self-reliance through financial education, asset building, and more. Experiment in Self-Reliance Empowering Strength & Resilience New Century IDA | Asset Building | Home Ownership | Small Business Forsyth Free Tax Free tax preparation each year for low-to-moderate income residents Self-Sufficiency One-on-one counseling to help meet your goals and reach economic self-reliance. Latest News and Stories Get Ready To File Your Taxes! Tax planning is for everyone. Get ready today to file your federal income tax return. Planning ahead can help you file an accurate return and avoid delays that can slow your tax refund. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill can have a significant effect on federal taxes, credits and deductions. The IRS and Treasury are working to implement the law and provide guidance for taxpayers. Visit the One, Big, Beautiful Bill provisions page on IRS.gov for the latest information on tax law Avoiding Tax Scams Scan the QR Codes for Read More We believe in creating a judgment-free zone where everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and compassion. Our goal is to help everyone achieve their fullest potential. Our Commitment to Empowering Social and Economic Self-Reliance Upcoming Events and Workshops FOOD DRIVE Saturday, April 26, 2025 11 AM - 2 PM Help Experiment In Self-Reliance restock their food pantry! Winston-Salem Alumni Chapter - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., in conjunction with the Kappa Foundation of Winston-Salem, is giving back to the community! Join us for games, food, and music for a great cause. 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Learn More No events at the moment Join Us in Empowering Our Community Empower Social and Economic Self-Reliance Donate Now

We have positions open! Join the ESR family and be a part of a group dedicated to improving our community! Join our Team! Open Positions Self-Sufficiency Success Coach - Click here for job description How to Apply To apply for any position, please submit an application either online or by email, both options are shown below. Please send all email correspondence to delores.mccullough@eisr.org (no spaces) and use "Employment Application" in the email title. Once you complete an application, we will review your information and contact you for an interview if we feel you may be a suitable candidate. If not, we will keep your information on file for 90 days, and if an appropriate position becomes available, we will contact you. Please be aware that positions are subject to continued availability of funding. Experiment in Self-Reliance, Inc. provides equal opportunity to all applicants and employees. You can now complete an application online! Click here Upon completion of the online application, please email your resume and cover letter, if applicable, to the email address listed above. ESR Employment Application - PDF available here if you prefer to complete a paper application and submit by email to the email address listed above.

ESR’s self-reliance programs meet clients where they are in their lives, and provide education and resources to help them overcome obstacles to become self-reliant. Case managers at ESR offer counseling that addresses a wide variety of life circumstances, helping clients learn to recognize and make good choices as they are faced with difficulties. Programs Steps to Success Orientation: The collection of general information and a surface level needs assessment as the first step in determining eligibility and suitability. Intake: The in-depth interview to retrieve information in preparation for making a program enrollment decision. Needs Assessment: The in-depth analysis of information gained during intake for the purpose of insuring eligibility and suitability. Documenting major needs and concerns. Case Staffing: Enrollment decisions are made during this phase when eligibility and suitability; issues are fully determined. Enrollment/Referral: Process by which the case plan is designed for action by the client and case manager. Case Plan: Listing of short-term objectives and long-term goals; Action steps, benchmarks, client and case manager responsibilities. Case Management/Service Delivery: Implementation of programmatic services that lead to social and economic self-sufficiency. ESR’s self-reliance programs meet clients where they are in their lives, and provide education and resources to help them overcome obstacles to become self-reliant. Case managers at ESR offer counseling that addresses a wide variety of life circumstances, helping clients learn to recognize and make good choices as they are faced with difficulties (or windfalls!). Counseling includes but is not limited to education options, preparing for employment improvement (job readiness), budgeting, stable and appropriate housing options, financial literacy and personal/emotional support. ESR offers social and cultural activities to facilitate client engagement in the community. ESR’s programs provide holistic support for people who want to rise above poverty and break the cycle of generational poverty. This means working with the whole household or family. ESR looks at the whole picture to understand what success, stability, and upward mobility look like to that household. Then ESR tailors emotional, social, educational, and financial resources to fit the needs and goals of the client. However, clients are held accountable for their own progress, as well. New Century IDA Assists individuals and families in Forsyth County become more financially stable and build assets that will continue to grow in value become first-time homeowners or enhance your small business. You’ll receive economic literacy training and support. Forsyth Fre e Tax Prepares basic tax returns each year during the tax season for low-income residents, its clients and general public. Taxes are prepared and electronically filed by trained volunteers at a variety of local sites. Self-Sufficiency Designed to help low-income working households to escape poverty, increase their standard of living and their social and economic self-reliance. You can expect one-on-one counseling to help meet your goals. Road to Empowerment Series Our goal is to provide financial literacy sessions that fit your needs and schedule. Sessions will challenge, teach, and prepare you for the future.

Employee Relations Manager – PART TIME Primary Role: The Employee Operations Manager will be responsible for data entry, timesheets, benefits, managing the organizations HR, helping and creating organizational and program training opportunities in collaboration with the Sr. Financial Director, Executive Director and Program Operations Director, and other misc. tasks. This position's primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization's employee functions. Reports to: Executive Director Duties: Organizational Effectiveness Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, HR process and organizational planning. Create measurable outcomes to access effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, Training and EEO Compliance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. Performs timesheet management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits and services. Organization of HR documents. Conduct training sessions for clients and community. Oversee employment placement services. Regular meetings with Sr. Finance Director Executive Director around HR related expenses. Supervise and plan contractual services as needed. Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. Create measurable to access effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. Oversee overall security management, phone, planning, systems and controls. Development of system related budgets for maintaining and purchasing agency equipment. Inventory tracking for all agency supplies, furniture and donated items. Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits and services. Organization of HR documents. Conduct training sessions for clients and community. Oversee employment placement services. Regular meetings with Sr. Finance Director Executive Director around fiscal planning. Supervise and plan contractual services as needed. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, here. The employee frequently required to sit and talk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Specifications • The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation that may be used in the performance of duties. Qualifications: The Employee Relations Manager should possess a 4-year college degree with 3 plus years' experience in technology, logistics and human resources or related field. Must demonstrate a commitment to social justice and the mission. Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Be knowledgeable of government contract management and knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices. Exhibit leadership and vision in working with staff groups and major projects or initiatives. Have excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. Budget development and oversight experience. Demonstrates commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace. Excels at operating in a fast pace, community environment. Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done. Able to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization and look at situations from several points of view. Be persuasive with details and facts. Delegates responsibilities effectively. Have a high comfort level working in a diverse environment. Excellent working knowledge of computer data entry process, Microsoft Office, and other related software programs.

VITA Tax Program Manager Primary Role: The VITA Manager is responsible for supervising the operations for the asset building coordination through the VITA program by recruiting volunteers, training volunteers, and supervising and aiding staff and volunteers in setting up tax sites. This individual will manage and execute all free tax preparation with volunteers at community sites. The VITA Manager will work in concert with the economic literacy activities for IDA clients, agency wide clients, and community partners when appropriate. The unified coordinated efforts will aim to address the changing trends that impact families/individuals facing asset poverty. Additionally, the VITA Manager will aid in doing presentations to inform the public/clients in the importance of free tax preparation and information associated with taxes. This individual will lead the efforts of evaluating existing programs and activities in order to make suggestions/changes based on reported client/community needs and business trends. Reports to: Director of Agency Operations with guidance from the Executive Director for community collaborations. Duties: Organizational Program Leadership: Trains volunteers and ESR staff on the benefits of EITC specially the EITC for clients pursuing self-sufficiency and housing stability. Also train staff on the basics of how to use tax system to benefit working families including the use of the Child Tax Credit, the Education Tax Credit and the Savers' Tax Credit. Conducts training for VITA volunteers, set up current tax sites, facilitate process for new sites in concert with the IRS standards Conducts training for tax site host and create site standards in concert with IRS standards Attends and facilitates meetings for Forsyth County Working Family Partnership. Develops strategic plans for the changing community and professional trends by designing and implementing progressive educational programs. Maintains tracking system and data to monitor accomplishments on-going. Contributes to the effectiveness of the program by maintaining active interest in the field, consulting and advocating for change. Assists Executive Director in marketing services to the community or others as directed. Maintains professional competency by participating in continued education, workshops, seminars, etc. and personal growth experiences. Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss community needs, workload, communication concepts and, make suggestions for changes/new programs, etc. Works in concert with IDA Director to promote asset building efforts. Participates and provide written and oral updates to Community Collaborators during scheduled meetings. Maintains working relationships with participants and provide suggestions and/or recommendations as needed. Fulfills other related job duties as needed. Programmatic Marketing and Communication: Develops all outreach materials so that materials can be customized as needed for both the free tax sites and for VITA outreach materials for both eligible individuals and employers. This will include but not limited to fliers, brochures, employer toolkits, and other materials as agreed to by partner agencies. Develops an outreach strategy to reach employers, non-profits who serve low-income clients and eligible families on the benefits of the EITC. Provides educational presentations and marketing presentations to a wide variety of audiences, ensuring a broader range of potential sites and lead financial partners for VITA and asset building efforts. Promotes a positive image of the program by ensuring an understanding of the services available and conducting oneself according to a professional code of ethics. Programmatic Fundraising and Development Aids in grant writing and fundraising for VITA and asset building projects. Enhance Community Collaboration Develops strategic plans to recruit and assist in training volunteers and strengthen alliances for expanding and promoting VITA through the community. Aligns asset building strategies with community-wide expectations to address poverty in families/individuals. Maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, United Way, educators, and other related service agencies and collaborative contacts. Risk Management Maintains tax certifications to prepare taxes and attend related training sessions to expand knowledge of tax related laws and expectations. Renews and creates MOU's with tax site host Ambassadorship Serves as an ambassador for ESR and all collaborating partners and maintain the integrity of the organizations involved. Serves as a team player and assist in furthering the mission of the organization. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms, here. The employee frequently required to sit and talk. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Specifications The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation that may be used in the performance of duties. Qualifications: Should possess a 4-year college degree in business or related field, volunteer recruitment experience, tax preparation, and five years’ experience in financial, education or related field. Preferred candidates will have a Human Services, Business, Marketing, Operations or related degree, with two years related experience. Must have working knowledge of computer data entry process of Microsoft programs and other related software programs with strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel and tax software. The position also requires the ability to speak in public and to relate and maintain relationships with educators, clients, businesses, creditors, other agencies, etc.

There are many ways to get involved at ESR and support our mission, you just have to find which one works best for you! Join our team, become a volunteer, be an intern, or become a client! Support Our Mission Get Involved There are many ways to get involved at ESR and support our mission, you just have to find which one works best for you! Check out the different opportunities we have available for you to participate below! Donate Events ESR has several events and trainings throughout the year. Check out our complete list of upcoming scheduled events and trainings. Volunteer We are fortunate to work with volunteers who aim to give back to the community in a variety of ways. Everyone has a unique set of gifts that allow them to serve others. Be an Intern From time to time we are able to bring interns from a variety of higher education programs such as social work, sociology, psychology and marketing. Gain hands on experience working with the community and understanding the challenges and fulfillment of helping clients. Join our Team Would you like to learn more about a career at ESR? Check our Open positions .

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ESR’s Forsyth Free Tax program provides free tax preparation to people with low-moderate income. Forsyth Free Tax Forsyth Free Tax Program ESR’s Forsyth Free Tax program provides free tax preparation to people with low-to-moderate income. If you make less than $67,000, you can have your taxes prepared for free through volunteer sites. Income tax returns are prepared by volunteers who are IRS-trained and certified every year and adhere to IRS standards of conduct. Tax returns are electronically filed and refunds (if expected) may be directly deposited to taxpayer bank accounts, ensuring a faster refund. Tax preparation season is in full swing! The Tax Department is open Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM for walk-in appointments and Saturdays by appointment only! Please call our office at (336) 722-9400 to schedule a Saturday appointment or if you have additional questions about the program. W e love our volunteers, and we accept interest forms year-round! If you'd like to give back to the community and volunteer at a VITA site next year, complete the form below. To have your taxes prepared, you will need to bring: Tax information (W2s, 1099s, receipts for childcare or education expenses, interest statements, and other tax documents). Form 1095-A if healthcare coverage is through healthcare.gov. Last year’s return, if possible. Photo Identification. Social Security Cards or ITIN for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents (We cannot accept SSNs not appearing on official documentation). Bank Routing Number and Account Number(s) for direct deposit. CP01A Notice – IP pin (Identity Protection pin) Please complete this document prior to arriving to your first appointment, if at all possible For more information about filing your taxes, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or give us a call at (336) 722-9400. For information on volunteer opportunities with the tax program, fill out the form below. Forsyth Free Tax Volunteer Interest Form First name Last name Email Phone I am interested in volunteering with Forsyth Free Tax Submit Thanks for submitting! Related Links irs.gov Publication 3676-A : IRS document on VITA tax preparation in English and Spanish

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The Self-Sufficiency program allows clients to custom-design their own plan for becoming self-sufficient by improving income and continuing education. It is based on the premise that with proper planning, information, support, and accountability, virtually everyone can achieve some level of economic self-reliance. Self-Sufficiency Self-Sufficiency Helping people help themselves Self-Sufficiency, our signature program, enables you to custom-design your own plan for becoming self-sufficient by improving your income and continuing education. It is based on the premise that with proper planning, information, support, and accountability, virtually everyone can achieve some level of economic self-reliance. The program is conducted through intensive case management. You will be assigned to a Success Coach who helps you develop an individualized case plan, tailored to fit your needs and goals with the steps needed to achieve them. Clients can remain in the Self-Sufficiency program for up to two years, during which you’re encouraged to take advantage of the many other activities and programs ESR offers to enhance the development of life skills that will help you to become even more self-sufficient. You also may receive financial assistance as part of your individual case plans. Such assistance may include tuition and books for improving education, childcare assistance, gaining higher-paying employment, assistance with move-in fees and rental assistance, transportation, and more. Self-Sufficiency Team All clients are expected to meet with their Success Coach monthly. We’ll track your progress and give the necessary support to assist you along the way. This structured program has been documented to be very helpful in assisting clients in improving their employment and income prospects and helping to create and maintain a stable home life. Who Qualifies All of ESR’s programs, except Information and Referral, are designed to assist working low-income households, with at least one member of the household employed. We base enrollment on government standard levels of income, which you must meet in order to qualify. Each case is reviewed by the program staff, and then an eligibility determination is made. ESR recognizes the needs of community members who are on disability and unemployment, however, our programs are not set up to work with households who rely on these sources as their sole income. United Way, one of our collaborative partners, provides an information service where those who seek assistance can locate the agency that is best suited to meet their needs. This information service can be accessed by dialing 2-1-1. Requirements To become enrolled in ESR’s Self-Sufficiency Program, you must: Be a resident of Forsyth County. Provide a photo ID. Provide Social Security or ITIN card. Provide proof of income (paycheck stub). Meet the DHHS income definitions. Be willing to participate in a structured program. Be willing to accept case management/counseling services including economic literacy training. Be willing to follow an established budget and case plan. Service Delivery Income and Wage Progression Vocational education to improve employment Transportation Child Care Social and Economic Literacy Training Employment Supplies Housing Assistance (Move-In Fees or Rental Assistance) Budgeting and Financial Education Family Stability and Domestic Violence Mental/Substance Abuse Incarceration and criminal activity The maximum amount of time for service delivery is two years. The clients’ graduation is determined by self-sufficiency performance outcomes established by the agency. The Self-Sufficiency Program DOES NOT provide emergency payment services. ESR can offer resources and information to organizations who do provide these services. If you have interest in this program, contact the Self-Sufficiency Team by calling (336) 722 - 9400 or fill out the form below. Orientation takes place twice a week: Tuesdays from 10:00 -11:00 am and Thursdays from 1:00 -2:00 pm. Orientation is held at ESR which is located at 3480 Dominion Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105. You must attend an orientation session as a part of the enrollment process. Self-Sufficiency Interest Form First name Last name Email Phone Submit