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Many low-income workers and immigrants work in jobs key to many states' prosperity, including farmworkers, food-processing workers, housekeepers, construction workers, landscapers, caregivers, and day laborers. They are hardworking individuals, but m

“I cried of relief when my request for funds was approved. I was so relieved that we would not be on the street and that I would be able to get food for my kids.That day was a big day for me. I’ll never forget it.”Sarah needed to take her young

For most of 2019 and 2020, I served as an Innovation Strategist at a leading non-profit organization that focuses on building financial security for the most financially vulnerable Americans. Until now, most of my work has involved listening to indiv

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in how government and philanthropic organizations can work together to achieve social goals. Working together, however, is not a straightforward task. Government and philanthropies have different per

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, there are times when any of us can come up short. It could be because something big and unexpected happens, like an illness or a death in the family, or it could be the normal ups and downs of life. But, in those

Too many honest hardworking American families struggle to make ends meets and, through no fault of their own, find themselves in serious financial trouble. According to The Population of Poverty USA, In 2018, 38.1 million people lived in Poverty USA

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly caused an acceleration in the adoption of digital tools. A recent survey of CEOs conducted by Fortune magazine and Deloitte showed that 77% of CEOs reported that the COVID-19 crisis accelerated their digital

When crises hit, cash relief funds are a part of the package of policies that governments deploy to ameliorate their economic effects. Whether it’s about economic downturns or natural disasters, countries have used cash extensively. Research shows

Connecting low-income individuals to safe and affordable financial products, services and opportunities are important. And that is why True Given created a community board to provide a platform for financial institutions, fintech, and nonprofits serv

True Given is live!It is with a spirit of the contribution that I share True Given. True Given is a technology platform for organizations to efficiently and responsibly provide cash grants and share resources with individuals, communities, and busin