At Ladder Up, we believe hard work and hardship shouldn’t go together. That’s why we provide free tax preparation, legal counsel, college financial aid assistance, and financial education. So hardworking people can get the financial oxygen they need to breathe easier about their finances — as well as the support they need to climb up the economic ladder. Here, we cultivate trust, build relationships, and offer peace of mind by giving hardworking families and individuals around Chicago the tools to build a better future.