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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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Time-to-value explained: How Beam delivers quick impact

Learn how Beam’s partnership process enables quick program launches. From day one, we focus on reducing administrative burdens and accelerating impact.
February 18, 2025
Beam Voices
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Expanding our horizons: Beam’s 2024 Impact

Last year, Beam helped 120 partners increase economic mobility and opportunity. Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn how we're helping communities thrive.
February 4, 2025
Beam Voices
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David Helene

State-led opportunities to advance economic mobility in 2025

As states convene for their 2025 legislative sessions, it's an opportunity to meaningfully address poverty, resilience, and economic development.
January 29, 2025
States
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Delivering fast assistance to communities in times of crisis

Hurricane Helene left families and small businesses across the southeastern U.S. in urgent need of assistance. We're committed to helping them recover faster.
October 2, 2024
Cities & Counties
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David Helene

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