Over its 12-year history, LIFT has helped more than 40,000 individuals and families on a path out of poverty, according to the LIFT communities website. LIFT’s program year comes to a close tomorrow, and the organization has served 9,000 clients this year - 30% more than last year.

According to a LIFT e-newletter, they have also increased their presence in all of their regions with new office openings and expansions and have received support from MTV, Boston’s mayor, Ben Harper and many others!

LIFT is a growing movement to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in the United States. LIFT currently runs centers staffed by trained volunteers in Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC, to serve low-income individuals and families.

LIFT clients and volunteers work one-on-one to find jobs, secure safe and stable housing, make ends meet through public benefits and tax credits, and obtain quality referrals for services like childcare and healthcare. Simultaneously, the LIFT experience pushes volunteers to grapple with our country’s most challenging issues related to poverty, race, inequality, and policy. Since LIFT’s founding, over 6,000 volunteers have served more than 40,000 individuals and families.

Live in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston or Washington, DC? Then click here to become a LIFT volunteer!