LIFT

07/30/2026

LIFT-NY Executive Director Anthony Barrows recently sat down with the You Know Too Much You Know Too Much podcast to talk about the gap between what we mean to do and what we actually do and how almost every social program in the US widens that gap by design with hidden hoops, forms and stigma.

Willpower isn't the problem. The system is. And we can fix it.

Listen here:

Applied behavioral scientist Anthony Barrows on intention–action gaps, administrative burden, and the sh*tty US safety net. Show notes for Season 1 Episode 13.

07/27/2026

LIFT-NY was honored to be a beneficiary of the Vecinos Collective Summer Mixer. Because of their generosity, LIFT-NY is one step closer to breaking the cycle of poverty. Special shout out to the Vecinos Collective, and our board chair Cesar Trelles and Martha Velásquez.

07/23/2026

🎉 We're excited to share some wonderful news!

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to LIFT-LA's newest Board Member, Kyle Bornheimer!

As a Board Member, Kyle brings his platform and his passion, but more than that, he brings a genuine belief in what LIFT-LA stands for: that every family deserves hope, money, and love. The Hope to dream bigger and see new possibilities. Pathways to Money, through the tools and coaching LIFT offers that build real financial stability. And Love, because transformation happens through the power of loving relationships and community.

We know his voice, energy, and heart will be a tremendous asset as we look toward what's next!

Welcome, Kyle! We're so lucky to have you (and Shannon!) in our corner. 💛

07/03/2026

LA families are still recovering and reconciling with the impacts of a targeted campaign against their communities, and they deserve support to rebuild and thrive.

Arrests surged nearly sevenfold across Southern California as Trump’s immigration crackdown separated families, targeted workers and left lasting trauma, debt and fear.

07/01/2026

D.C. is tied with California for the highest share of families that spend 1/3rd of their income on housing. This takes money away from children's and families' futures. This is why we fight every day to create opportunities for families.

D.C.'s child poverty rate jumped double digits year-over-year, the sharpest single-year increase the city has seen in at least a decade. Advocates say the rise, concentrated among Black children, is already straining housing stability, food security and school performance.

06/29/2026

You must challenge all parts of a problem if you want a solution. That's why Hope is core to our work, because by combining Hope, Money, and Love, we can fight not only the financial and physical problems of our families, but also the emotional ones.

Successful advocacy requires not only increasing support on our issues, but inspiring people to believe that they can win. | This article is free to all readers thanks to sponsorship by BLIS Collective.

06/24/2026

Small nonprofits like LIFT-DC make a big difference for the communities who live here. We are thrilled to have Spur Local support our work! Being part of their 2026 class, alongside our incredible peer nonprofits, shows both the critical impact we make as an organization and our collective strength as a local movement.

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06/23/2026

Our communities were made to feel unsafe to even send their children to school, and, yet, they will also be the ones facing the long-term consequences of education loss. This is how cycles are created and upheld.

As leaders ask lawmakers to help fill budget gaps, conservatives escalate the debate over serving undocumented students.

06/22/2026

The Child Tax Credit is estimated to reduce child poverty by 18% in NY by 18%, but the credit and NY families still need continued support to help fight child poverty and change their futures.

New York ranks 46th in the nation for children's economic well-being. We can change that — if we have the political will to recognize that childhood poverty is a policy choice.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to our LIFTdads! Their dedication to family, education, & financial growth builds brighter futures for generations. Their resilience & heart inspire us all, and we’re honored to walk alongside them. Together, we’re planting seeds for a stronger tomorrow.