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The latest thinking from Beam on cash assistance, public benefits administration and what we see coming down the road so you can make the best possible decisions.
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The FAFSA simplification nightmare could have a big impact on emergency aid

This year’s FAFSA simplification came from a good place, but will test the capacity of institutions to administer emergency aid in a timely and unbiased manner.
June 4, 2024
Education

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, and 2024 projects to be hotter. Preemptive infrastructure investment is needed for communities ravaged by climate disaster.
May 15, 2024
States

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
States

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
Cities & Counties
States

Beam at Cities Summit of the Americas: Making the social safety net work for everyone

Beam is attending the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas in Denver to talk with global leaders about streamlining the public benefits process.
April 24, 2023
Cities & Counties
States

SNHS: Emergency rental assistance

Administering rental assistance throughout southern New Hampshire through a community action partnership.
April 1, 2023
Cities & Counties
Nonprofits

Beam's CPO on why our toughest societal problems need product thinkers

Sanket Karuri on the importance of combining curiosity and a skills-based approach to roles that may or may not include the word “product”.
March 24, 2023
Beam Voices

Building inclusive teams in tech

This month served as a clear reminder – there is more work to be done to address generational and intersectional inequalities.
March 20, 2023
Beam Voices
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