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Often, the winter months bring higher costs and lower or interrupted income for the families of the…
January 21, 2026
2 min read
We’re leading national change on the benefits cliff
Families working hard to escape poverty shouldn’t be punished for earning more. But hundreds of…
November 24, 2025
2 min read
Martha O’Bryan expands national Beyond the Cliff coalition to address the benefits cliff impact on families with low income
With support from The Kresge Foundation, coalition includes 70+ partners across 27 states tackling…
November 12, 2025
4 min read
Martha O’Bryan leads national coalition to D.C. with solutions for the benefits cliff impacting millions of low-income families
Recommended reforms from Beyond the Cliff would enable more low-income families to advance…
October 7, 2025
3 min read
Coalition draws on local benefits cliff lessons to inform national approach
By Gabriella Chiarenza, a writer and communications advisor for Fed Communities This story is…
November 27, 2024
2 min read
Understanding the benefits cliff impact on the hospitality industry
A vital part of our economy, the hospitality industry also employs a significant portion of workers…
October 17, 2024
2 min read