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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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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
States
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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
Cities & Counties
States
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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
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SNHS: Emergency rental assistance

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

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
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Kimberly Morgan

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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Purdue University Global Emergency Fund 2022 Pilot Overview

Recipients of the Purdue University Global (PG) Emergency Fund were asked to share their insight on the impact of receiving a $200-$400 award to support their personal and academic needs.
February 15, 2023
Education
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Water4All: Supporting Baltimore Residents with Water Assistance

Within four months of Beam’s application opening, the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success has approved over $415K in Water4All subsidies for over 350 tenant households.
November 1, 2022
Cities & Counties
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