PHILADELPHIA, PA— LIFT-Philadelphia is thrilled to announce a $12,500 grant from the Lincoln Financial Group through its corporate giving arm, the Lincoln Financial Foundation. These funds will provide direct support for LIFT-Philadelphia’s core program focusing on underserved, low-income individuals who are working towards economic stability and overcoming challenges in their lives.
This is the fourth year that Lincoln Financial Foundation has supported LIFT-Philadelphia through programmatic grants. LIFT’s continuing relationship with Lincoln Financial Foundation is indicative of the organizations’ shared goal of helping Philadelphians meet their basic needs.
About LIFT
LIFT-Philadelphia’s mission is to help community members achieve economic stability and well-being. LIFT is looking to establish a new standard for holistic and enduring solutions in our country’s fight against poverty. LIFT community members and volunteer advocates work one-on-one to find jobs, secure housing, make ends meet through public benefits and tax credits, and obtain quality referrals for critical services like food assistance and healthcare. Beyond Philadelphia, LIFT serves in five additional regions, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.
About Lincoln Financial Foundation
The Lincoln Financial Foundation, established in 1962, is a nonprofit organization formed and supported by Lincoln Financial Group. Under the Foundation guidelines, grants are made in the areas of arts, education, human services and economic/workforce development.