LIFT’s mission is to break the cycle of poverty by investing in parents and lift multiple generations at once.

LIFT’s one-on-one coaching program supports parents of young children to build their well-being, financial strength, and social connections – all of which lead to improved outcomes for their children.

In addition to coaching, LIFT parents also receive direct cash infusions to reinvest in their families and goals.

Founded in 1998, LIFT is a national nonprofit headquartered in D.C. with sites across the U.S. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by investing in parents.

LIFT’s one-on-one coaching program empowers parents to set and achieve goals – such as going back to school, improving credit, eliminating debt, or securing a living wage – that put their families on the path to economic mobility.

We advocate policy that centers the voices of low-income families and partner with health systems, colleges, and local and national governments to deliver our services across the country.