LIFT
@LIFTCommunities
LIFT is a national nonprofit that invests in parents to break the cycle of poverty. We operate sites in Chicago, D.C., Los Angeles, and New York City.
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This December #LIFTChicago is hosting their annual Winter Distribution where
Chicago families come together in community and leave with coats, winter gear, and toys!
Visit their Amazon Wish List to support LIFT-Chicago's work this holiday season! bit.ly/49yJXRX
LIFT is proud to partner w/Office of Head Start and the NCPFCE to release the new Family Economic Mobility Toolkit!
LIFT serves as the FEM subject matter expert and worked alongside NCPFCE to reimagine and strengthen the Toolkit
Learn more and access the kit!⤵️ bit.ly/40zJzyt
We need your support to #PassTheDCTC ! Meet us on the steps of the Wilson Building this Thursday @ 1 PM to urge the Council of DC to #HoldAHearing on the District Child Tax Credit (Bill 25-190). Text 202-818-8649 to RSVP!
ONE DC Bread for the City SaveUsNowDC Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid
In Stephanie Land's second memoir, Class, she shows how low-income families deserve dignity, respect, and opportunities to learn and grow. And how #2Gen support for #studentparents , can be a game changer.
Check out her interview w/ Inside Higher Ed⤵️
bit.ly/47pBqP5
Partnering w/DC Department of Human Services, #LIFTDC is promoting a family-centered approach to social service delivery. Directly informed by LIFT's model, TANF case workers are transitioning from case management to holistic, #2Gen economic mobility coaching! bit.ly/3ubG4Cf
#LIFT25for25
LIFT recognizes all of our veterans who have served.
We are thankful to all those who fight to protect innocent families and children worldwide.
#VeteransDay
Over 40 million Americans carry student loan debt, totaling more than $1.7 trillion, and disproportionally affecting families of color
Annie E. Casey Foundation breaks down the history of student loans and what we can do about crisis.⤵️
bit.ly/3SkAqYq
Congrats to AmeriCorps for 30 years! AmeriCorps is vital to nonprofits across the country, including LIFT!
AmeriCorps is an integral part of LIFT history and we are excited to see how you will continue to grow!
Here's a group AmeriCorp Members at our 2014 Fellows Convening!
Poverty is a policy choice!
We need to send a clear message that any tax package MUST include support for expanded #ChildTaxCredit .
Call your Member of Congress TODAY and demand they reduce child poverty and improve the lives of millions of families.⤵️ bit.ly/3u8Piz1
We admire organizations that stand up for families and fight for equity. Thanks to Robin Hood and Communities Resist for helping NYC tenants access the legal help they need to keep their homes.
bit.ly/3FLi1MK