Mission
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Greystone’s mission is to assist struggling households, improve financial literacy, and promote economic self-sufficiency.
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We provide direct monetary support for essential services to eligible households along with free financial advice to all clients.
Who We Serve
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Greystone serves the city of Hartford and surrounding regions via our relationships with more than 40 referral agencies.
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We began serving clients in June 2022. To date, we have assisted over 240 at-risk households comprising more than 630 individuals.
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Our client demographics are 97% female, 85% single mothers, and 83% non-white with household incomes below 40% of the Connecticut state median.
Client Benefits
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Greystone has provided over $300,000 in client support, 35% of which is in the form of household cost savings achieved through financial counseling.
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We have strong positive client reviews with 100% 5-star ratings.
Organization
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Our client-interaction staff includes a PhD economist with 40 years of experience as an investment manager.
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We are an all-volunteer organization. Directors, executives, and volunteers draw no salary or compensation.
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Greystone is a public charity not a private foundation. We are supported by public donations.
Donor Funding Leverage
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Greystone self-funds all operational and overhead expenses.
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100% of all donations to Greystone go directly to the basic needs of households in financial distress.