Who We Serve

With real wages down in the last three years, hard-working families continue to live on the brink. Now, 38 million Americans live in poverty.

Often feeling they have no choice, those with the least end up paying more. Basic things – like filing taxes, obtaining a loan, or even cashing a paycheck – can cause families to fall behind.

Through our free tax and financial services, we serve low-wage families earning less than $40,000, and individuals earning less than $15,000 per year. Based on these income guidelines, we can help one in three Illinois residents. Read real stories about our impact.