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Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Presents:


"LIFT Voices Describe Hardships Among Black and Latina Mothers in Pandemic"


A new report

$1.2M Distributed To Families


Our Direct Cash Response to COVID-19


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The 2020 #DisruptPoverty Virtual Summit


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Our Annual Report Has Arrived!


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Our Mission


Empower Families to
Break the Cycle of Poverty


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Where We Lift:
  • Chicago
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  • Washington, DC

How We LIFT


Our Approach


  • Personal
  • Social
  • Financial

LIFT coaches help parents set objectives like securing a safe home, living wages and a better education. And then connect them to the financial resources and networks they need to make those dreams a reality.

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Our Impact


More than 100,000 individuals and families served.


Since 1998, we’ve helped parents and caregivers navigate their way through tough times as they work to strengthen economic foundations for themselves and their families.

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LIFT Headquarters
999 N Capitol St. NE, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20002

(202) 289-1151
info@whywelift.org

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