Insights

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.
Man looking at Beam platform on phone while holding coffee

Categories

Clear
by

Delivering Fast Assistance to Communities in Times of Crisis

Hurricane Helene left countless families and small businesses across the southeastern United States in urgent need of assistance. We're committed to doing what it takes to help communities recover faster and stronger.
October 2, 2024
Cities & Counties
by
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
by
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
States
by
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
by

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
by

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
Cities & Counties
States
by

SNHS: Emergency Rental Assistance

Administering rental assistance throughout southern New Hampshire with a community action partnership
April 1, 2023
Cities & Counties
Non-Profits
by

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
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
black arrow pointing down