Bank of America Illinois will invest $15,000 in LIFT’s programs to serve low-income individuals and families in the Chicago area. The grant will support LIFT-Chicago’s ongoing comprehensive services in employment, housing, and public benefits enrollment for Chicago residents, and will also con ...
The EnVest foundation recently named its 2010 “40under40” list and LIFT’s Raël Nelson James is among the honorees. In its fourth year, the “40under40” list recognizes “community leaders who are making a difference in the lives of everyday people.” ...
"A couple of weeks ago I got discouraged," said Special Terry, a nine-year veteran of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. "My daughter said 'I hope what happened to you doesn't make you forget about your dreams and aspirations.'" ...
Summer Fellow Susanne Hansen is featured in the New York Post for her unique, hands-on internship with LIFT-The Bronx. The article showcases Susanne's many successes finding clients housing and childcare, and how her experience working with LIFT has influenced her future career path. ...
LIFT-Cambridge volunteer Liz Powers was hooked on serving people in her community from the first time she volunteered as a freshman with a local homeless shelter. She became deeply invested in the needs of the people seeking refuge there and wanted to develop more meaningful, impactful relation ...