Charity Spotlight | Grow Brooklyn

For many, managing finances can be an overwhelming and stress-inducing part of life.  From surprise bills and saving for retirement, to tackling taxes and student debt — keeping your finances in check is something that people struggle with.  This month’s charity spotlight provides some relief and the amazing services provided by Grow Brooklyn.

A financial consultancy firm that emerged in 2001 as a response to consequential community needs, the aim of Grow Brooklyn is and always has been to fight for those that need it most when it comes to financial planning and organization. Over the past two decades, Grow Brooklyn has expanded their package of services to cover just about anything one might need, from education about homebuying and foreclosure prevention, to tax prep and financial coaching. Workshops can even be viewed online. Grow Brooklyn’s team of financial professionals are ready to help tackle any challenge you put in front of them and will work to make sure that each strategy is tailored to your specific needs. Eligible clients can even have their taxes filed for free! Check out this video to get to know a bit about the team, their history, and what people in the community are saying about Grow Brooklyn.

For those inclined to get involved on the helping side of Grow Brooklyn, they provide all the necessary training to allow you to confidently prepare a basic tax return and start helping those in need. Volunteers work in small groups with staff to build skills and work towards securing a better future for their fellow Brooklynites! Grow Brooklyn is also accepting donation packages to go towards invaluable services such as providing free financial education and legal advocacy to those facing foreclosure. As little as $50.00 can make a world of difference for thousands across our communities. There’s never a bad time to get involved in an amazing service like Grow Brooklyn and the important work they do, so don’t delay and find out how you can start making an impact today!