Financial Security + Public Benefits. Policy Director, Propel. @ThePropelApp. Former @AspenFSP + @NewAmerica + U.S. Senate. Vermonter. Lucky guy. Views mine.
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Justin King retweeted
Proud to partner with @GiveDirectly to deliver $$ to impacted low-income families in the Los Angeles area. Details and giving opportunity here==>
Give money directly to low-income families impacted by the L.A. wildfires, reaching them quickly and fully remotely + empowering them spend on what they need most ⬇️ GiveDirectly.org/fires
Justin King retweeted
Now in Wilkes-Barre, PA: “My food stamps went in at midnight. By 5:19 a.m., they were taken. All of it but one cent, and when I went down to the welfare office, they told me basically that we have to eat it. There’s nothing they can do for any of us." pahomepage.com/news/snap-ben…
Justin King retweeted
This was one of the less seen casualties of this last minute budget chaos.
Because of it, now if you're among the poorest Americans, and have your EBT benefits stolen electronically, you will not be reimbursed in the vast majority of states.
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Congress just allowed the policy allowing victims of #EBTTheft to get reimbursed to expire.
Here's what people who use EBT need to know:
propel.app/blog/benefits-new…
#EndEBTTheft
Justin King retweeted
🚨 New Role Alert 🚨
Propel is hiring a Policy Analyst! We're looking for someone who is eager to play a critical role in distilling research that shapes our product decisions.
US remote friendly. Salary range is $80-90K.
Apply today!
job-boards.greenhouse.io/pro…
Justin King retweeted
For what it's worth, I'm not just a critic, I'm doing something about it — writing *lots* of *practical* help for the questions people have specifically navigating SNAP: propel.app/snap/
Justin King retweeted
This is not abstract. The difficulty of navigating public benefits' convoluted jargon is more visible than it has ever been before:
Justin King retweeted
Stoked to be doing an AMA on Reddit today!
reddit.com/r/foodstamps/s/Qn…
Justin King retweeted
#SummerEBT
~80% of respondents who received #SUNBucks expressed satisfaction--
"It was life saving. I didn't know where my next meal was coming." - Propel user, CA
“The only way to get fresh produce and healthier foods vs prepared boxed stuff.” -Propel user, OH
Justin King retweeted
Our Pulse Survey collects insight from thousands of Americans with low-incomes. What did they tell us in August 2024?
#FoodInsecurity #FinancialInsecurity #HousingInsecurity are all ⬇️ from 1 year ago.
Read the report==> propel.app/insights/august-2…
Justin King retweeted
Excited to share that "Customer Insights on EBT Theft" was just published in @APHSA1 's "Policy & Practice" magazine.
See insights distilled from more than 10,000 EBT accountholders, including >1,700 victims of EBT theft.
trayinc.cld.bz/Policy-Practi…
Justin King retweeted
BREAKING: The Providers app is now Propel! After a decade of serving low-income Americans, we're unifying our company and app names.
Not changing: our commitment to helping households with low-incomes improve their financial health.
Read more: propel.app/blog/providers-ap…
Justin King retweeted
I grew up with PBS NewsHour on TV every night. Grateful to make an appearance last night to talk about Propel: pbs.org/newshour/show/how-a-…
Justin King retweeted
Making sure you (yes, YOU🫵🫵🫵) saw the sign-on letter for orgs that @prosperitynow & @CLASP_DC is circulating for @CFPB to support #SNAP data protections.🖊️🖊️🖊️ Let's do this! votervoice.net/prosperitynow…
Justin King retweeted
Dear friends and colleagues,
I'm thrilled to share that I've recently joined the Maryland Department of Labor's (very) new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program!
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This is a very important role.
Please think about people in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area that might be a good fit. Thanks.
teapaw.org/USDResponse/status/167…
📢New Job Alert
@MD_Labor is hiring a Director of Digital Services to build an ecosystem of digital services for paid leave in MD.
Lead a team to design an inclusive, simple system. Modern tech, human-centered design.
Apply today! jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpr…
Justin King retweeted
We are extraordinarily saddened to report AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs @WSpriggs passed away peacefully last night.
His work has impacted a generation of economics and workers around the world and his legacy will live on for lifetimes to come.
Justin King retweeted
Today, the IRS submitted a report to Congress on the feasibility of a #DirectFile tax system, with findings from an independent third-party report by @NewAmerica @ajurowkleiman @ayushikroy and a full task force.
🔎 Read the report now: newamerica.org/directfile
Justin King retweeted
In the latest @agripulse piece, our Associate Policy Director for #SafetyNet @DanRMintz highlights the importance of delivering #SNAP benefits that meets people where they are.
Here's how Congress can modernize & scale the delivery process nationwide: ⤵️
hubs.ly/Q01JrF_G0
Justin King retweeted
Thanks @theworkerslab for putting a spotlight on @myleapfund, and spreading the word about our work. theworkerslab.com/updates/in…
