Close to 40 million Americans live in poverty, and many more working families struggling to make ends meet are forced to make tough decisions in order to prioritize everyday necessities. Compounding the challenges of living paycheck to paycheck is the reality that the majority of Americans do not have enough saved for unexpected, emergency expenses. That’s why we partner with nonprofits focused on alleviating poverty and creating on ramps to economic success via access to basic needs, family stabilization, and meaningful employment. Funding priorities and examples: Meeting basic needs We support nonprofit organizations that meet low-to-moderate income individuals and families at their point of need and help them remove barriers to economic opportunities. We recognize that vulnerable communities face a variety of challenges– from putting food on the table to trauma caused by domestic violence and living with drug addiction– resulting in diverse needs that can be addressed only by a variety of critical programs and services. Examples:
Creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce Employment and education are powerful levers that connect individuals to economic success. We’re connecting the most vulnerable individuals to the training, education and support they need to obtain a meaningful job and build their careers. We focus on three strategies to connect people to the workforce: youth employment, alternative employment pathways, supportive services and life-skills programs that help individuals overcome and remove barriers to employment and set them on a path to improve their financial lives and create a better future. Examples:
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