Turn Your Tax Refund Into Something Bigger
- Travis Manint
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Invest in the Future of Our Community
Tax Day is here. Whether you're celebrating a refund or just relieved to have filed, this moment holds a question worth asking:
What could your tax return do—beyond the usual?
At One Way Love, we know what even a small investment can make possible:
A ride to a job interview. A dress for prom. A mentor who shows up, again and again.
From Refund to Ripple Effect
Most of the teens we serve in St. Tammany Parish are facing challenges they never signed up for—homelessness, grief, abandonment, or simply being left to figure out life on their own.
But when we meet those needs with intention and consistency, things change.
When a student receives their first laptop…When a family gets one month of rent paid that prevents an eviction…When a mentor steps in with practical advice and a steady presence…
That’s when the future starts to shift.
And that’s what your tax refund can help make happen.
Where Your Gift Goes
Your donation—whether it’s $50 or $500—helps us keep saying yes when a student needs:
Transportation assistance to get to work or school
Technology and supplies to stay on track in class
Access to driving school or a state ID
Counseling, dental care, or safe housing
A mentor who’s committed to walking alongside them
These aren’t wishlist items. These are barriers we break down every day thanks to people who believe in showing up with love and purpose.
It’s Bigger Than a Tax Return
We get it—tax season isn’t exactly a time known for warm fuzzies. But what if it could be?
What if you used your refund to:
Offer hope where there’s been heartbreak
Provide resources where systems have fallen short
Build connection where isolation has taken hold
This is your chance to take something transactional—and make it transformational.
Here’s How to Give with Impact
Your refund could go to a dozen things. Let it go to something that lasts.
At One Way Love, we’re not just building programs—we’re building futures. And we'd love for you to be part of it.
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