FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT & ADVOCACY

During a financial crisis, it can feel like there’s no way out. We can help.

Stagnated wages, ever-changing income and expenses, predatory lenders, increasing living expenses–All of these dynamics harm the financial security of many New Yorkers.

When these financial challenges are present, there is a limited amount of income available to pay bills (i.e. rent, hospital bills, medication expenses, child-care, etc.), put into savings, or to get food on the table. An unexpected expense or a small reduction in income can quickly become a financial crisis. Our financial empowerment services can help.

2,600

clients served

$17K

saved and/or debt eliminated

Services & Advocacy

NYLAG’s financial counselors & coaches help clients navigate through financial crises and build long-term financial stability. Our counselors can help in the following ways:

SERVICES

Work with clients on managing, prioritizing, and paying down debt
Help clients create and maintain a budget, establish a savings plan, deal with income and expense volatility, and commit to a goal
Establish credit scores and improving credit reports
Provide general information on taxes, insurance, and public benefits
Deliver workshops and technical assistance to organizations and communities

ADVOCACY

Identify and educate stakeholders on the systemic and structural obstacles contributing to the financial instability of people experiencing poverty or with low-income
Push for changes to the local and federal systems causing harm to these communities