LIFT

@LIFTCommunities

LIFT is a national nonprofit that empowers families to break the cycle of poverty.

Chicago, DC, Los Angeles, New York
whywelift.org
Joined March 2009
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  1. 2 hours ago

    In celebration of , Meet Tom Vo, Coach making a difference for families in our nation’s capital! "Hope allows the person to brace through the tough moments and remind themselves better days are coming." Read his blog here:

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  2. Mar 15

    We are proud to announce that is a community grantee working to support children’s healthy social and emotional development, with big plans for wide-scale national change for families. Learn more about this important partnership 👇

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  3. Mar 15

    DYK: Women still make 83¢ to every man's dollar with the average woman losing more than $10,000 every year to pay discrimination. Today marks , the day women catch up w/men's earnings. offers 4 ways you can support pay equity.

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  4. Mar 11

    In March 2021, Congress passed the , helping countless working families during . The bill included: - Expanded and for millions - Extended unemployment benefits - Support for small business owners And MORE – we can’t go backwards

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  5. Mar 11

    The was incredibly helpful for families struggling with the pandemic. It cut childhood poverty by 40% and helped families with rent, food, and other basic needs. Poverty is a policy choice. Congress needs to expand on this progress!

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  6. Mar 10

    Cheryse from had the opportunity to speak to the press on the impact the had on her family’s well-being, and why we must advocate for its reinstatement on behalf of families everywhere. Big thank you to for lifting parent voices!

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  7. Mar 9

    ICYMI: LIFT was named runner-up for 's 2022 Prize for Women's Economic Empowerment. We're honored to be among such amazing organizations & women leaders!

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  8. Mar 9

    . announced the largest pilot program in the country. $42 million w/plans for long-term sustainability! Illinois is now home to 2 of the largest publicly funded programs. Three cheers for !

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  9. Mar 8

    At the inaugural Future of Black Wealth salon, LIFT CEO was honored to shed more light into the problem of generational poverty, and the share solution that LIFT brings to advance Black economic opportunity and close the racial wealth gap.

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  10. Mar 8

    The fight continues to create working environments that are more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Together we can ensure women's equality.

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    Mar 7

    PLN not only serves children and youth, but also parents/caretakers, adults and LA communities. We are excited to announce our new partnership with , an organization whose mission is to “build families’ well-being, financial strength, and social connections.”

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  12. Retweeted
    Mar 3

    "Lewis — channeling her personal experience — and her organization aim to address racial inequity, the socioeconomic divide and the systemic barriers in place in institutions that prevent from succeeding."

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  13. Mar 6

    ICYMI: Pilot of the Washington D.C. THRIVE East of the River cash-payment program showed that recipients of no-strings attached cash payments reported better mental health and food security.

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  14. Mar 5

    ‘We are not poor because we are single mothers [and] we are not poor because we are steeped in a culture of poverty, We are poor because we don't have enough money.’ Great article on the history of the movement lead by black women for .

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  15. Mar 4

    Colleges and universities are realizing that they are educating moms and dads, But support — mentoring, community, child care and grant aid — for the nearly 5 million undergraduates who are parents is lagging.

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    Mar 4

    Thank you to all 40 members of the Cost-of-Living Refund Coalition for all their work to create a statewide Child Tax Credit & expand the Earned Income Credit. Learn more about our work at .

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  17. Mar 3

    We are honored be the runner-up for the 2022 Visionary Prize! We are proud to have been in the running with so many outstanding organizations and grateful to Hostetler/Wrigley Foundation and for their generosity. Thank you!

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  18. Mar 3

    affects the financial and personal well-being of households. For people of color, debt is most likely to involve the court system and can affect them differently. ‘s newest report examines how disparities in debt drive the racial wealth gap.

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  19. Mar 2

    Cheryse from had the opportunity to speak to the press on the impact the had on her family’s well-being, and why we must advocate for its reinstatement on behalf of families everywhere. Big thank you to for lifting parent voices!

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  20. Retweeted
    Feb 27

    Join us for our International Women’s Day Summit 2022 !

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