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Build financial stability with support that understands your community. Chhaya helps South Asian and Indo-Caribbean New Yorkers navigate their finances, strengthen small businesses, and access tax preparation services.
Explore one-on-one financial counseling, practical workshops, and small business support. We also advocate for a more equitable economy where individuals, families, and local businesses can thrive.
Work with a counselor to understand your finances, manage debt, build savings, and plan your next steps.
Build practical skills in budgeting, credit, and understanding financial products.
Get connected to support for immigrant-owned and immigrant-serving South Asian and Indo-Caribbean businesses.
Contact our team to check eligibility, seasonal availability, and what to bring for tax preparation.
Through our financial counseling program:
431
Clients served
$57,405
Client savings
$93,587
Client debt reduction
Reported 2024 financial counseling results across Jackson Heights and Workforce1.
For questions regarding Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, landlord, rent, or lease issues, reach out to our Associate Director of Programs, Asset Building & Small Business, Jorge Rosero.
Main Office:
37-43 77th St, 2nd Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Contact: 718.478.3848; info@chhayacdc.org
Press: press@chhayacdc.org
Richmond Hill Center:
121-18 Liberty Avenue, 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill, NY 11419
Contact: 718.374.3371; info@chhayacdc.org
Press: press@chhayacdc.org
Copyright 2022 by Chhaya Community Development Corporation. All rights reserved. Chhaya CDC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
