Tax season is upon us, and that means Tellamecus Forsythe is very busy!
The Opelousas, Louisiana, native began her journey at UWTC in 2024 as a site coordinator and is now the program coordinator for UWTC’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. VITA provides free tax preparation to families and individuals with household incomes of $67,000 or less.
In this role, Tellamecus—or Tell for short—spearheads outreach for both VITA clients and volunteers. This includes talking to potential clients about the benefits of VITA and explaining the rewards of serving the community through volunteering.
Tell’s passion for service led her to seek opportunities in the nonprofit sector. She was ecstatic when an opportunity at UWTC became available and jumped at the chance. Not only does her current role meet her need to serve but it also fulfills another passion of hers—talking! She loves giving presentations and meeting new people, and she is excited to share information about VITA with the community in hopes of making a positive impact.
One of Tell’s favorite VITA stories to tell—pun intended—is about helping a couple with their taxes who turned out to be the brother and sister-in-law of her neighbor. This connection sparked a friendship and Tell not only became their go-to for tax help but also an honorary "auntie" to the family.
When Tell isn’t connecting with people in the community or hanging out at home, you can find her prioritizing her wellness at the gym.
Interested in volunteering or need tax help? Visit unitedwaytarrant.org/vita