re s ult 1 Families are financially thriving We saw 1,458 positive financial outcomes for our clients. That means reduced debt, increased income or savings, and bettered credit. in 2 0 1 7 . . . The low-income community had $5.95 million refunded via 4,188 tax returns prepared for free at four MEDA VITA sites. MEDA proudly served 7,182 clients, with 82 percent defined as low or moderate income. 6