Free tax preparation, job help and training, and free legal aid including tenant and eviction help.
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Tax help Free tax prep (VITA)
VITA free tax prep – Heart of West Michigan United Way (Allegan County) Town Allegan, Allegan CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Where 650 Grand Street, Allegan, MI 49010 (Allegan Co.) Who can go Household income under $70,000 How to get in Call 2-1-1 to schedule at a VITA site, or file online through MyFreeTaxes. Cost Free 2027 dates are not posted yet. The phone listed is the United Way Allegan County office; appointments are made through 2-1-1.
Source: Heart of West Michigan United Way (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free tax prep (VITA)
VITA free tax help – Barry County United Way Town Hastings, Barry CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Who can go Household income under $67,000 Serves Prep sites last season: Hastings Public Library, Delton District Library, Putnam District Library (Nashville), Thornapple Credit Union (Middleville) How to get in Call Barry County United Way. Cost Free 2027 dates not yet posted.
Source: Barry County United Way (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free tax prep (VITA)
VITA free tax prep – United Way of Southwest Michigan (Berrien) Town Benton Harbor, Berrien CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Who can go Qualifying Berrien and Cass county residents; household income $67,000 or less Serves Sites in Benton Harbor and Niles (address given when booking) How to get in Call 269-934-3717 for an appointment; by appointment only; you stay on site during preparation. Cost Free 2027 dates not yet posted. Last season appointments opened Jan. 12.
Source: United Way of Southwest Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free tax prep (VITA)
Goodwill Central Michigan Heartland – free tax preparation (VITA) Town Battle Creek, Calhoun CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Free tax prep (VITA)
VITA free tax prep – United Way of Southwest Michigan (Cass) Town Cassopolis, Cass CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Who can go Qualifying Berrien and Cass county residents; household income $67,000 or less Serves Sites in Cassopolis and Dowagiac (address given when booking) How to get in Call 269-934-3717 for an appointment; by appointment only. Cost Free 2027 dates not yet posted. Last season appointments opened Jan. 12.
Source: United Way of Southwest Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free tax prep (VITA)
Comstock Community Center – VITA appointments Town Comstock, Kalamazoo CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Free tax prep
Portage Community Center – free tax preparation Town Portage, Kalamazoo CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Where 325 E. Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49002 (Kalamazoo Co.) Who can go Residents of the City of Portage (center assistance area) How to get in Call the center. Cost Free 2027 dates are not posted yet. Call the center to ask about tax season.
Source: Portage Community Center (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free tax prep (VITA)
VITA free tax prep – United Way of South Central Michigan (Kalamazoo County) Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Who can go Household income of $70,244 or lower; the income limit can change each season Serves Kalamazoo, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham and Shiawassee counties; in-person, virtual and self-prep options How to get in Dial 2-1-1 to book an appointment once sign-ups open (sign-ups opened in January last season). Cost Free 2027 dates are not posted yet. Last season, appointments ran January–April, Mon–Fri 8 am – 7 pm, booked through 2-1-1.
Source: VITA – United Way of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free tax prep (VITA)
VITA free tax prep – Paw Paw (United Way of Southwest Michigan) Town Paw Paw, Van Buren CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Who can go Qualifying Van Buren County residents How to get in By appointment only, no walk-ins; drop-off service (return about two weeks later to review and pick up). Address given when booking. Cost Free 2027 dates are not posted yet. Last season: Tue & Thu 1–6 pm drop-offs, February–March.
Source: United Way of Southwest Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free tax prep (VITA)
VITA free tax prep – South Haven Senior Services Town South Haven, Van Buren CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Where 8337 M-140, South Haven, MI (Van Buren Co.) Who can go Qualifying Van Buren County residents How to get in Appointment only; call 9 am–3 pm Mon–Fri. Cost Free 2027 dates not yet posted. Last season: Wednesdays Feb 4–Mar 25, 2026; appointments opened Jan. 12.
Source: United Way of Southwest Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Jobs GED / adult education
Allegan Online & Adult Education (Allegan Public Schools) Call to confirm
Town Allegan, Allegan CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Serves Free classes to help with GED, high school diploma and ESL How to get in Use "Ask to Enroll" on their website or call. Cost Free 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
Call to ask about class times and places.
Source: Allegan Public Schools (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
West Michigan Works! – Allegan Service Center Town Allegan, Allegan CountyHours Mon–Fri 8 am – 5 pm (closed listed holidays)More details Where 3255 122nd Ave., Allegan, MI 49010 (Allegan Co.) Serves Job search and career services; virtual or in-person walk-in services How to get in Walk in or call; toll-free 1-800-285-9675. Cost Free Source: West Michigan Works! (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
West Michigan Works! – Hastings Service Center Town Hastings, Barry CountyHours Mon–Fri 8 am – 5 pm (closed listed holidays)More details Where 130 E State St, Hastings, MI 49058 (Barry Co.) Serves Job search and career services; virtual or in-person walk-in services How to get in Walk in or call; toll-free 1-800-285-9675. Cost Free Source: West Michigan Works! (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
GED / adult education
Michigan Works! Adult Education (GED) – Benton Harbor & Galien Call to confirm
Town Benton Harbor, Berrien CountyHours Benton Harbor walk-ins Mon–Fri 8 am – 5 pm; Galien Public Library (302 N. Cleveland Ave.) walk-ins Tue 12:30 – 2:30 pmMore details Where 499 W. Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Berrien Co.) Who can go Age 16+ (under 18 needs parent/guardian signature); photo ID required Serves GED prep in learning labs or from home; ESL classes How to get in Email adulted@miworks.org or call ext. 11122. To enroll, fill out a form, bring ID, sign a few pages and take a short skills test. Cost Free 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
Call 269-927-1064 ext. 11122.
Source: Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren – Berrien County Service Center Call to confirm
Town Benton Harbor, Berrien CountyHours Mon–Fri 8 am – 5 pmMore details Where 499 W. Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Berrien Co.) Serves Job search, education and training help for Berrien, Cass and Van Buren residents How to get in Visit or call; toll-free 1-800-285-9675. Cost Free 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
For Adult Education, ask for ext. 11122.
Source: Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
Michigan Works! Southwest – Branch County Service Center Town Coldwater, Branch CountyHours Mon–Thu 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; closed FriMore details Where 398 Marshall Street, Coldwater, MI 49036 (Branch Co.) Serves Job search help, career services, and training/retraining programs (including on-the-job training) for eligible job seekers How to get in Visit or call the service center and ask for an Employment Specialist. Cost Free Training info: michiganworkssouthwest.org page
Source: Michigan Works! Southwest (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
GED / adult education
Battle Creek Public Schools Adult Education Town Battle Creek, Calhoun CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Where Miller Stone, 77 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (Calhoun Co.) Serves Free GED/HiSET prep, free testing, free ESL and citizenship classes; free transportation assistance; year-round How to get in Bring a valid form of identification to enroll. Cost Free Source: Battle Creek Public Schools (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
Michigan Works! Southwest – Calhoun County Service Center Town Battle Creek, Calhoun CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pmMore details Where 200 W. Van Buren Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (Calhoun Co.) Serves Job search help, career services, and training/retraining programs (including on-the-job training) for eligible job seekers How to get in Visit or call the service center and ask for an Employment Specialist. Cost Free Training info: michiganworkssouthwest.org page
Source: Michigan Works! Southwest (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
GED / adult education
Cassopolis Adult/Alternative Education Call to confirm
Town Cassopolis, Cass CountyHours Mon 8 am – 7 pm; Tue, Thu, Fri 8 am – 3:30 pm; Wed 9 am – 12 pmMore details Where 22721 Diamond Cove Street (Door 35), Cassopolis, MI 49031 (Cass Co.) Who can go Age 16 and older Serves High school diploma, high school equivalency and GED prep; self-paced Cost Call to ask about cost 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
Also a GED/Pearson VUE testing center.
Source: Cassopolis Public Schools (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren – Cass County Service Center Call to confirm
Town Cassopolis, Cass CountyHours Mon–Fri 8 am – 5 pmMore details Where Cass County Administration Building, 120 N. Broadway – 1st Floor, Cassopolis, MI 49031 (Cass Co.) Serves Job search, education and training help for Berrien, Cass and Van Buren residents How to get in Visit or call; toll-free 1-800-285-9675. Cost Free 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
For Adult Education, ask for ext. 11122.
Source: Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
GED / adult education
Kalamazoo Public Schools Adult Education (GED/HiSET, basic skills, English classes) Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo CountyHours Community Education Center: Mon–Thu 9 am – 12 pm and 5:30 – 8:30 pm; other sites vary (see website)More details Where Community Education Center (Old Central), 714 S. Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI (Kalamazoo Co.) Who can go Free for adults who are 18 or older by July 1 of the school year and don't have a high school diploma, GED or HiSET. Ages 16–17 may join a youth GED program run with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU). Serves GED/HiSET prep, adult basic education, ESL; classes at several sites and distance learning How to get in Register online (choose Adult Education as grade), then call 269-337-0422 to schedule an intake assessment. Cost Free Exam fees may apply; vouchers may be available.
Source: Kalamazoo Public Schools (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
Michigan Works! Southwest – Kalamazoo County Service Center Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pmMore details Where 1601 S. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (Kalamazoo Co.) Serves Job search help, career services, and training/retraining programs (including on-the-job training) for eligible job seekers How to get in Visit or call the service center and ask for an Employment Specialist. Cost Free Training info: michiganworkssouthwest.org page
Source: Michigan Works! Southwest (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
Michigan Works! Southwest – St. Joseph County Service Center Town Three Rivers, St. Joseph CountyHours Mon, Tue, Thu 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; closed Wed & FriMore details Where 16587 Enterprise Drive #5, Three Rivers, MI 49093 (St. Joseph Co.) Serves Job search help, career services, and training/retraining programs (including on-the-job training) for eligible job seekers How to get in Visit or call the service center and ask for an Employment Specialist. Cost Free Training info: michiganworkssouthwest.org page
Source: Michigan Works! Southwest (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
GED / adult education
St. Joseph County Adult Education (Sturgis Public Schools) Town Three Rivers, St. Joseph CountyHours Not published — call to confirmMore details Where River Crossings, 265 US Highway 131, Unit 265, Three Rivers, MI (St. Joseph Co.) Who can go Free to adults in St. Joseph County and neighboring counties Serves GED, English, basic skills, career prep; evening classes; also Sturgis site at 107 W. West St. Cost Free Run by Sturgis Public Schools.
Source: Three Rivers Community Schools (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
GED / adult education
Michigan Works! Adult Education (GED) – Paw Paw Call to confirm
Town Paw Paw, Van Buren CountyHours Thursday 9 – 11 am, by appointment onlyMore details Where 32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, #100, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (Van Buren Co.) Who can go Age 16+ (under 18 needs parent/guardian signature); photo ID required Serves GED prep; study from home with online platform How to get in Pre-register by emailing adulted@miworks.org or calling ext. 11122. Cost Free 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
Call 269-927-1064 ext. 11122.
Source: Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Michigan Works! service center
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren – Van Buren County Service Center Call to confirm
Town Paw Paw, Van Buren CountyHours Mon–Fri 8 am – 5 pmMore details Where 32849 E. Red Arrow Hwy, #100, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (Van Buren Co.) Serves Job search, education and training help for Berrien, Cass and Van Buren residents How to get in Visit or call; toll-free 1-800-285-9675. Cost Free 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
For Adult Education, ask for ext. 11122.
Source: Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Legal help Free legal aid
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – Holland office (serves Allegan) Call to confirm
Town Holland · serves Allegan CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pmMore details Where 115 Clover St, Suite 101, Holland, MI 49423 — office in Holland; serves Allegan County Who can go Low-income Allegan and Ottawa county residents Serves Serves Allegan County. Free civil legal advice and representation, including housing problems How to get in Call 616-394-1380 or apply online. Relay 711. Cost Free Access TTY 616-727-0916; free interpretation 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
The office is in Holland (Ottawa County).
Source: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Services of South Central Michigan – Battle Creek office Town Battle Creek · serves Barry CountyHours Phone intake Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pmMore details Where 123 W Territorial Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015 — office in Battle Creek; serves Barry County Who can go Low-income residents and older adults of Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties Serves Serves Barry County. Free civil legal advice and representation How to get in Call; you may be interviewed by phone or asked to come in. Have documents about your problem ready. Toll-free 800-688-3951. Cost Free Focus includes helping people avoid homelessness. Statewide phone advice line: 888-783-8190.
Source: Legal Services of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – St. Joseph office Call to confirm
Town St. Joseph, Berrien CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pmMore details Where 901 Port St, St. Joseph, MI 49085 (Berrien Co.) Who can go Low-income Berrien County residents Serves Free civil legal advice and representation, including housing problems How to get in Call 269-983-6363 or apply online. Relay 711. Cost Free Access TTY 616-727-0916; free interpretation 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
Call to confirm before you go.
Source: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Services of South Central Michigan – Battle Creek office Town Battle Creek · serves Branch CountyHours Phone intake Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pmMore details Where 123 W Territorial Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015 — office in Battle Creek; serves Branch County Who can go Low-income residents and older adults of Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties Serves Serves Branch County. Free civil legal advice and representation How to get in Call; you may be interviewed by phone or asked to come in. Have documents about your problem ready. Toll-free 800-688-3951. Cost Free Focus includes helping people avoid homelessness. Statewide phone advice line: 888-783-8190.
Source: Legal Services of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Services of South Central Michigan – Battle Creek office Town Battle Creek, Calhoun CountyHours Phone intake Mon–Fri 9 am – 5 pmMore details Where 123 W Territorial Rd., Battle Creek, MI 49015 (Calhoun Co.) Who can go Low-income residents and older adults of Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties Serves Free civil legal advice and representation How to get in Call; you may be interviewed by phone or asked to come in. Have documents about your problem ready. Toll-free 800-688-3951. Cost Free Focus includes helping people avoid homelessness. Statewide phone advice line: 888-783-8190.
Source: Legal Services of South Central Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – Kalamazoo office Call to confirm
Town Kalamazoo · serves Cass CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pmMore details Where 141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 400, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 — office in Kalamazoo; serves Cass County Who can go Low-income residents of Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties Serves Serves Cass County. Free civil legal advice and representation, including housing problems How to get in Call 269-344-8113 or apply online. TTY 616-727-0916; relay 711. Cost Free Access TTY 616-727-0916; free interpretation 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
Call to confirm before you go.
Source: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – Kalamazoo office Call to confirm
Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pmMore details Where 141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 400, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (Kalamazoo Co.) Who can go Low-income residents of Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties Serves Free civil legal advice and representation, including housing problems How to get in Call 269-344-8113 or apply online. TTY 616-727-0916; relay 711. Cost Free Access TTY 616-727-0916; free interpretation 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
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Source: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – Kalamazoo office Call to confirm
Town Kalamazoo · serves St. Joseph CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pmMore details Where 141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 400, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 — office in Kalamazoo; serves St. Joseph County Who can go Low-income residents of Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties Serves Serves St. Joseph County. Free civil legal advice and representation, including housing problems How to get in Call 269-344-8113 or apply online. TTY 616-727-0916; relay 711. Cost Free Access TTY 616-727-0916; free interpretation 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
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Source: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
Free legal aid
Legal Aid of Western Michigan – Kalamazoo office Call to confirm
Town Kalamazoo · serves Van Buren CountyHours Mon–Fri 8:30 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 – 4:30 pmMore details Where 141 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 400, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 — office in Kalamazoo; serves Van Buren County Who can go Low-income residents of Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties Serves Serves Van Buren County. Free civil legal advice and representation, including housing problems How to get in Call 269-344-8113 or apply online. TTY 616-727-0916; relay 711. Cost Free Access TTY 616-727-0916; free interpretation 📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.
Call to confirm before you go.
Source: Legal Aid of Western Michigan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21
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