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PRC's 2026 Tax Season Begins Saturday, January 31
Do you need help preparing your taxes this year?
PRC's tax season begins Saturday, January 31, 2026.
For appointments, call 650-738-7470 or select
the above or click the button to message us.
All tax services, including e-filing, are provided at no cost by tax preparers trained on tax law and certified by the IRS.
Did you know? You may qualify for more than $6,000 in refunds from the California and Federal Earned Income Tax Credits.
The amount of the cash-back tax credit depends on income and family size. To qualify for at least one of the two cash-back credits, your wages need to be less than $54,000.
Bring the following once you have scheduled your tax appointment:
Photo ID and Social Security Card or ITIN for each person on your tax return
W-2 for all jobs
All 1099s, 1098s and any other tax forms
Last year's tax return
Savings and checking account and routing numbers for direct deposit
Call 650-738-7470 or click the button above or below to schedule your appointment.
Want to be a tax preparer? Please contact PRC Tax Program Coordinator Claire Karo Schikore at 650-738-7470 x 103 or claire@pacresourcecenter.org.
The United Way of the Bay Area also provides a resource to search for additional local Bay Area free tax sites, which may offer alternative drop-off or in-person appointment options. For more information, please visit their website directly at: https://earnitkeepitsaveit.org/
A Mother and Her Daughters Find Home, with Support from PRC and the Season of Sharing Fund
After years of housing instability, Isabella
and her two daughters faced eviction
just as they were hoping to rebuild a sense
of home and safety. With nowhere to turn,
the stress of displacement threatened
their stability during the holidays.
“...The next month, the nonprofit Pacifica Resource Center helped her secure an apartment at a complex in Pacifica, and she moved in with her daughters and the elderly dog she’s had since childhood. ”
A Mother and Daughter Regain Stability, with Support from PRC and the Season of Sharing Fund
After a serious workplace injury
and a subsequent car accident left
Desirea struggling to work, she and
her 10-year-old daughter fell behind on
rent and faced the risk of losing their home.
As a single mom with limited income during recovery, the stress of housing instability threatened their sense of safety and stability.
“...Calling various numbers led her to the Pacifica Resource Center, a community partner for the Season of Sharing Fund. The fund was able to provide her with rental assistance, which was transferred directly to her landlord.”
A Family on the Brink Found Stability, with Support from PRC and the Season of Sharing Fund
After Arriaga’s back injury left him unable to work, his family of five quickly fell behind on rent and accumulated over $10,000 in debt.
“With pressure mounting, Castro sought help from the Pacifica Resource Center, a nonprofit that connects locals in need of aid with services and financial programs. Case worker Angela Picado directed the family to the Season of Sharing Fund, which in September paid for two months of the family’s rent.”
PRC 2025 Holiday Hours
As we take time to reflect and give thanks, please note our adjusted holiday hours for the end of the year.
We are so grateful for your continued support and dedication to PRC and the families we serve.
On behalf of everyone at PRC, we wish you a holiday filled with love, light, and joy! 💜💚💙
PRC Holiday Office Hours
Wed, 12/24 - Christmas Eve Office Closes at 4pm
Thurs, 12/25 - Christmas Day Closed
Fri, 12/26 - Day After Christmas Closed
Wed, 12/31 - New Years Eve Closed
Thurs, 1/1 - New Years Day Closed
Fri, 1/2 - Open 9am-1pm
If you need assistance when PRC is closed, please call 211 or visits 211bayarea.org to be connected to the available services.
Make a 2025 Year-End Gift!
Double Your Gift, Double the Support for Local Families!
Make a 2025 year-end contribution to
PRC by 12/31/25, and your gift will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000
by a generous local anonymous donor!
Dear Neighbor:
As we look forward to the New Year with hope for a better tomorrow, I invite you to join us in strengthening our community with a year-end gift to PRC. Your partnership is essential in our work to help more of our neighbors build their resilience and thrive.
And, your contribution will be matched up to $100,000 by a local, anonymous donor who is continuing their commitment to PRC and our community again this year. That means every $1 you give by December 31, 2025 is worth $2 to Pacifica Resource Center and the families we serve.
Our work continues to be vital given the high cost of living in our community. According to the 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development standards, nearly half of Pacifica families are considered low-income, earning less than $156,650, or 80% of median income, for a family of four in San Mateo County (source: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019–2023 American Community Survey). As a result, we have seen a 172% increase in services provided and we expect this demand to increase in response to current challenges to the social safety net, like this month’s federal SNAP freeze.
Your gift will help us keep food on the tables and roofs over the heads of our most vulnerable community members while growing our services to be more available, more often, to more people when they need us. Together, we are resilient and respond to threats to our community’s well-being with grit and grace. Together, #WeArePRC!
All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law; our tax ID is 81-1496989.
Giving Tuesday is today - Tuesday, December 2nd!
It's GivingTuesday! Join the global generosity movement by giving a gift to PRC now. Your support is essential to helping more Pacifica families as the cost of living continues to rise.
#GivingTuesday is perfect opportunity to start your giving season with a gift, which will be doubled up to $20,000 by Good Karma Foundation, affiliated with Oceana Market!
All gifts given through our Website, in person, and postmarked today are eligible for a match today through 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
Encourage your family, friends, and your local community to help a neighbor, advocate for an important issue, share one or more skills, or give to our community through PRC or another great cause.
Your contribution - big or small - can make a world of difference in the lives of those we serve. Let’s make this #GivingTuesday one to remember! 💖
PRC 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
As we take time to reflect and give thanks, please note our adjusted office hours this week.
We are so grateful for your continued support and dedication to PRC and the families we serve. Wishing you a wonderful and joyful holiday with your loved ones! 💜💚💙
PRC Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
Thursday, November 27 - Closed
Friday, November 28 - Closed
Saturday, November 29 - Closed
Sunday, December 30 - Closed
Monday, December 1 - 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm
If you need assistance when PRC is closed, please call 211 to be connected to the available services.
2025 Holiday Joy Program
PRC matches families we serve with Holiday Helpers,
individuals and/or organizations, who are willing to purchase
gifts and gift cards to help create a more joyful holiday season.
By connecting our families with those who wish to give,
PRC ensures that the holiday season becomes a time of
giving, joy, and hope during the holidays.
If you or someone you know wants to enroll in seasonal and other related PRC programs), please call (650) 738-7470 or email info@pacresourcecenter.org to schedule an appointment.
If you would like to donate to support PRC clients year-round, please call (650) 738-7470 or email info@pacresourcecenter.org or click on the buttons below to donate through our online portal or purchase from our Amazon list.
A Guide For Pacifica Families Needing Support for the Holidays*
Do you need help this holiday season? Then, we may be able to help!
Enrollment in these programs is first come, first served, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible.
Your child(ren) must be 17 or under to participate.
Each child in the program must write their own personal letter to our sponsors sharing their interests, hobbies, and what they would like for the holidays.
Each child in the program must write &/or draw their own thank you letter after the holidays to your sponsors. Disabled children or children younger than 6 years old can dictate their letters to you.
*PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST RESIDE IN PACIFCA*
A Guide for Interested Family Sponsors
Your support helps make the season brighter for families in our community.
How does it work?
PRC families register for the Holiday Joy Program and submit one holiday wish letter from each child and one gift the whole family.
Sponsors (You) use these letters to guide gift purchases and bring the wrapped gifts to our office after Thanksgiving but before December 11.
When the PRC family picks up their gifts, they write you an immediate, general thank you note. Please let us know if you would like a more detailed thank you letter after the holidays as this letter is now optional for families in an effort to make it easier for families to get support during the holidays.
What is your commitment?
Plan to spend a dollar value of at least $125.00 per child, $50 for a family gift, and $75 for a grocery store gift card
How do you sign up?
Please call or email the Pacifica Resource Center when you decide what size family you would like to sponsor and we will match you ASAP! Family enrollment begins in October but we anticipate a slight time lag between your request and your match. Our goal is to give you the details about your PRC family during Thanksgiving.