JULY 2011
LIFT-NEW YORK is serving
our nation’s finest with its
Single Stop Veterans Initiative
to bring our ‘one-stop’,
comprehensive, peer-based
service to veterans and their
families in New York City. The
initiative’s first tax preparation
event served 103 clients, many
of whom also worked with the
LIFT team on additional goals
they set for themselves and
their families.
AUGUST 2011
On August 5th, a LIFT client was featured in a national
CNN piece on the rise in food stamps use in America. After
a 30+ year career in the food industry, Frederick Mack
utilized public assistance to make ends meet in the shortterm while actively searching for a job that would make a
better future for him. The piece deconstructed stereotypes
of who is on public benefits and what they buy.
JULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC J
AUGUST 2011
LIFT expands into Los Angeles: We hired LIFT-LOS ANGELES
Executive Director Michelle Rhone-Collins and welcomed
advisory board members Claire Hoffman & Cash Warren to the
board. LIFT-LA is located in the Magnolia Place Family Center, a
beautiful community facility located in the Pico Union/West Adams
community. Client service is expected to begin in early 2013.
Photo Credits: Dean Souleles, Max Flatow Photography, & Albert Yee
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LIFT IMPACT REPORT 2012
NOVEMBER 2011
LIFT-DC Fall Event draws
nearly 300 people