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David Helene

Summer EBT Can Be Amazing. We're Here to Help Agency Staff Make It a Success

Permanent summer EBT is being adopted by 44 states, tribes and territories this year. Here's what needs to go right to make it happen in time.
February 1, 2024
Government
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David Helene

The FAFSA Simplification Nightmare Could Have a Big Impact on Emergency Aid

While the intent of this year’s FAFSA simplification certainly came from a good place, it will test the capacity of institutions to administer emergency aid in a timely and unbiased manner.
June 4, 2024
Education
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David Helene

After the U.S. Struggled to Respond to Last Summer’s Climate Disasters, It's Time to Change Our Approach

2023 was the hottest year on record, yet this year projects to be even hotter. Preemptive infrastructure investments would allow funds to actually reach communities ravaged by climate disaster.
May 15, 2024
Community
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Reflections from Cities Summit of the Americas

Selected as one of 38 exhibitors among hundreds of applicants, Beam was proud to be part of the first-ever Cities Summit of the Americas!
May 10, 2023
Government
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Beam at Cities Summit of the Americas: Making the Social Safety Net Work for Everyone

Whether it’s helping rural New Hampshire families access rental relief, or administering utility programs for Baltimorians living at 200% below the poverty line, Beam is helping streamline the public benefits process so more communities can realize their full potential.
April 24, 2023
Government
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SNHS: Emergency Rental Assistance

Administering rental assistance throughout southern New Hampshire with a community action partnership
April 1, 2023
Government
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Thriving Providers Project: Funding Child Care Providers

In collaboration with Home Grown, Beam will administer ~$4M to home-based childcare providers in 5-7 cities, with an expected average award of $500 per month, per provider, starting in Spring 2023.
March 15, 2023
Community
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Driving Transfer Enrollment with Emergency Aid Support

Discover how Beam helped to support transfer students at California State University, Dominguez Hills
March 1, 2023
Education
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“I wanted to thank you for the emergency funds I received. I was able to get my dryer and shower fixed. I also paid my electric and water bill. I bought food and water. I thought it would be nice to thank all of you at Beam, formerly Edquity, for your hard work and compassion in these trying times.”

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