ABOUT US
The Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition is a program of Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. which seeks to improve housing opportunities for all through education, counseling, and advocacy, advancing the prosperity of the community one household at a time.
The mission of the Coalition advances financial empowerment, asset development and community prosperity for low to moderate income families through quality volunteer tax return preparation, community partnerships, and strategies to improve savings.
We administer five tax preparation locations for the IRS through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the metro area. The VITA program also provides credit advising for low-income families, and other asset-development opportunities through the Coalition’s 40 partners.
The mission of the Coalition advances financial empowerment, asset development and community prosperity for low to moderate income families through quality volunteer tax return preparation, community partnerships, and strategies to improve savings.
We administer five tax preparation locations for the IRS through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in the metro area. The VITA program also provides credit advising for low-income families, and other asset-development opportunities through the Coalition’s 40 partners.
Our Staff
Ed Leahy
Director
Ed Leahy is the Director of the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. From 2001-2006, he was the Coordinator of the Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa-Nebraska from 2001-2006. Leahy brings over 35 years of experience working with immigrant communities to his work. First, as a Catholic religious and priest for 13 years, Leahy worked in Central America and immigrant communities in St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis. After leaving the ministry, Leahy worked for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a child welfare specialist in the Latino Affairs Division.
Leahy has an MA-M.Div from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, MO. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has extensive experience as a trainer and public speaker. Ed can be reached at 402-250-9781 or EDL@fhasinc.org
Director
Ed Leahy is the Director of the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. From 2001-2006, he was the Coordinator of the Immigrant Rights Network of Iowa-Nebraska from 2001-2006. Leahy brings over 35 years of experience working with immigrant communities to his work. First, as a Catholic religious and priest for 13 years, Leahy worked in Central America and immigrant communities in St. Louis, Chicago and Minneapolis. After leaving the ministry, Leahy worked for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a child welfare specialist in the Latino Affairs Division.
Leahy has an MA-M.Div from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, MO. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and has extensive experience as a trainer and public speaker. Ed can be reached at 402-250-9781 or EDL@fhasinc.org
Ginny Powell
Assistant Director
Ginny Powell is the Assistant Director of the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She was a volunteer with the Coalition as a committee member and tax preparer prior to joining the team as a staff member. Powell, an Accredited Financial Counselor, is experienced in assisting individuals with tax preparation and is certified in Advanced Tax Law through the IRS. She coordinates volunteer training, grant writing, and volunteer management along with program development and taxpayer education.
Powell has over 25 years’ experience working in the human services field, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, and has participated in management and leadership development courses. Ginny can be reached at 402-996-1653 or Ginnyp@fhasinc.org
Assistant Director
Ginny Powell is the Assistant Director of the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She was a volunteer with the Coalition as a committee member and tax preparer prior to joining the team as a staff member. Powell, an Accredited Financial Counselor, is experienced in assisting individuals with tax preparation and is certified in Advanced Tax Law through the IRS. She coordinates volunteer training, grant writing, and volunteer management along with program development and taxpayer education.
Powell has over 25 years’ experience working in the human services field, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, and has participated in management and leadership development courses. Ginny can be reached at 402-996-1653 or Ginnyp@fhasinc.org
Jordan Gibbs
Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator
Jordan Gibbs is the Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator at the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She comes to the Coalition with a degree in Social Work, minor in criminal justice, and a history of customer service. She has worked with the Coalition since January 2021. Jordan is skillful in community outreach, advocacy, and policy and she is an Advanced Certified tax preparer through the IRS. She is a Nebraska native who is ready to help the community, utilizing her skills and love for serving others. Jordan can be reached at 402-804-8533 or Jordang@fhasinc.org
Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator
Jordan Gibbs is the Volunteer & Community Engagement Coordinator at the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She comes to the Coalition with a degree in Social Work, minor in criminal justice, and a history of customer service. She has worked with the Coalition since January 2021. Jordan is skillful in community outreach, advocacy, and policy and she is an Advanced Certified tax preparer through the IRS. She is a Nebraska native who is ready to help the community, utilizing her skills and love for serving others. Jordan can be reached at 402-804-8533 or Jordang@fhasinc.org
Elizabeth Torres
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Torres is the Administrative Assistant at the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She comes to the Coalition with 7 years of project supervision in the restoration field and strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing high-quality service and developing customer relationships. Elizabeth is hoping to have an impact on the community by providing helpful resources to residents that will allow them to have a better quality of life. Elizabeth can be reached at 402-934-6750 or elizabetht@fhasinc.org
Administrative Assistant
Elizabeth Torres is the Administrative Assistant at the Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition. She comes to the Coalition with 7 years of project supervision in the restoration field and strong customer service skills with a commitment to providing high-quality service and developing customer relationships. Elizabeth is hoping to have an impact on the community by providing helpful resources to residents that will allow them to have a better quality of life. Elizabeth can be reached at 402-934-6750 or elizabetht@fhasinc.org
