Causes: Financial Counseling, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Shelters, Human Services
Mission: Our mission is to work with economically challenged individuals/ families to provide vital financial literacy workshops and resources. These families are often the working poor, require social assistance, special needs, and individuals and families that have suffered from a life event. We cater our education based upon the needs of the specific community we will service.
Results: We have helped thousands of families across Long Island get back on their feet, provide hope and direction. We help over 200 families a year through our Holiday Dream project. Our community based financial literacy program continues to grow each year. We estimate that we will assist over 300 families ( almost 1000 impact ) in the year 2018
Target demographics: financial literacy for all stages of life and specialty programs with families facing financial challenges due to life events
Direct beneficiaries per year: 397 people and worked with over 20 local agencies
Geographic areas served: New York
Programs: foreclosure assistance, landlord/tenant training, budgeting, savings, money management, understanding currency, 1st time home buyer, student loan assistance, understanding and developing credit, understanding retirement, senior planning and more