Press Release

January 24, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) – Stand Together today announced the seventh class of nonprofits joining its network of more than 100 social change organizations working to break the cycle of poverty in communities across the country. Through a competitive application process, Stand Together selected 15 high-performing nonprofits. These organizations will have the opportunity to grow their impact […]

January 18, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) – Stand Together announced today $3.55 million in commitments to continue its series of community-based investments during National Poverty Awareness Month. The grants will grow the impact of eight of Stand Together’s partner organizations helping individuals to find and maintain meaningful work and better job opportunities. “A meaningful job is the most direct path out of […]

January 15, 2019 (Arlington, Va.) – Stand Together  announced today $1.85 million in commitments as the second in a series of community-based investments during National Poverty Awareness Month. These grants will further the work of Rising Tide Capital (NJ) and dfree® (NJ), two partners committed to helping individuals build financially independent lives. “Financial insecurity and personal debt represent significant barriers to […]

January 10, 2019 (Arlington, VA) – Today, Stand Together is proud to announce a $1.25 million commitment to two of its network partners –  The Last Mile (CA) and The Other Side Academy (UT) – helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men and women build new lives after prison as part of its series of investments throughout National Poverty Awareness Month. “People coming back from […]