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Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)

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Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)

@DisruptPoverty

EMPath transforms lives by helping people move out of poverty and provides other institutions with tools to do the same. Led by President & CEO @Kim_Janey.

Boston, MA

Joined February 2009

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Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Sep 25, 2024
Today, Sept 25, marks 100 years of Hastings House, EMPath's largest congregate shelter for women & children. While today is a moment of celebration, we're also asking for your support as we work to recover from a recent fire in the shelter. #Donate today: empathways.org/give/hastings-…
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May 23, 2022
📢 Big News from EMPath 📢 We are thrilled to announce our new president & CEO: former Boston Mayor @Kim_Janey! Kim is a long-time champion for economic justice in the Boston area. She will join the organization on June 1. Read more: empathways.org/updates/articl…
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Nov 21, 2022
Proud to stand with more than 220 other orgs across the country calling on @POTUS to #ExtendThePause on student loans past 12/31. "These borrowers deserve more than another broken promise."
Protect Borrowers
@BorrowerJustice
Nov 21, 2022
"We cannot allow these blatantly political lawsuits to throw millions of student loan borrowers into financial catastrophe." We just sent a letter to @POTUS with 224 organizations urging him to extend the payment pause and protect cancellation: protectborrowers.org/200-organizati…
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Oct 8, 2020
#TBT to a year ago today when EMPath staff & participants, along with @NCLC4consumers, met with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @RepPressley @AyannaPressley to discuss ending abusive #debtcollection practices. #ThrowbackThursday
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Oct 8, 2019
A great meeting today! Thank you @RepPressley, @NCLC4consumers, EMPath staff & participants who shared their experiences. #debtcollection
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Jul 8, 2021
The IRS will begin issuing #ChildTaxCredit payments of up to $300/month per child on July 15 — one week from today. Check out this helpful post from @AOC @RepAOC with more info and eligibility details >>
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Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Oct 11, 2022
In today's @BostonGlobe, a new op-ed from our CEO @Kim_Janey re: the Census’ new poverty data. In addition to deeper cash assistance, she calls for long-term solutions to disrupt poverty, including individualized coaching support for families. Read more⬇️
bostonglobe.com
Direct cash assistance is a proven way to support struggling families - The Boston Globe
With the highest inflation rate in four decades driving up the cost of living dramatically over the past year, and wages failing to keep up, affording basic needs on low wages is impossible for many.
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Apr 25, 2019
The Cap on Kids is now LIFTED thanks to @MA_Senate's override of @MassGovernor's veto! Huge win for MA families & for 8,700 children who've been denied benefits b/c of the cap. TY to fellow advocates working tirelessly on this issue @LiftOurKidsMA #NoCapOnKids #LiftTheCap #mapoli
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Nov 3, 2022
As a former advocate for BPS students, @Kim_Janey knows that our schools desperately need more funding. Question 1 will generate $2 billion each year that is *constitutionally dedicated* to transportation and public education. Join Kim and vote #Yeson1 this election! @FairShareMA
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Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Oct 25, 2022
EMPath President @Kim_Janey speaks to community members at the first stop on @AyannaPressley and @SenWarren's student debt cancellation tour this morning. #mapoli #CancelStudentDebt
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Jul 27, 2017
Smiles all around as @MassGovernor signs the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which @DisruptPoverty proudly supports #mapoli #disruptpoverty
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Apr 9, 2019
Thrilled to be named a winner of this challenge to advance economic mobility for American workers. @NickiRui2 and @BethBabcock1, our smiles are just as big! @Cell_Ed @SchmidtFutures @jfftweets #DisruptPoverty #Workforce #ASUGSV2019
Jobs for the Future (JFF)
@jfftweets
Apr 9, 2019
We worked with @SchmidtFutures to find ideas to raise the annual wages of at least 100,000 workers by $10,000 or more by the end of 2021. @Cell_Ed and @DisruptPoverty took it on and won our $1 Billion Challenge! Learn more here: jff.org/points-of-view… cc @asugsvsummit #workforce
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@DisruptPoverty
Jun 13, 2023
🧵Starting July 1st, 2023, residents of #Massachusetts will be able to obtain a standard driver’s license regardless of immigration status! For information, resources, and updates on the application process, visit the @MassRMV WFMA webpage mass.gov/guides/work-an…
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Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Nov 7, 2022
"Question 1 will provide greater opportunities for thousands of Massachusetts families – removing a key obstacle along the all-too-difficult journey out of poverty," writes @Kim_Janey in @CommonWealthMag. Vote #YesOn1 tomorrow! @FairShareMA #mapoli commonwealthmagazine.org/politics/fair-…
Economic Mobility Pathways (EMPath)
@DisruptPoverty
Nov 16, 2021
Being Black or brown should NOT be the indicator of your increased risk of an eviction or foreclosure. The COVID Housing Equity Bill (H.1434/S.891) can put a stop to this systemic racism. #HousingEquityMA #EquidadDeVivienda #mapoli