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Pushed to the Precipice: How Benefits Cliffs and Gaps Undermine the Safety Net for New Yorkers

FPWA will be hosting a virtual policy briefing about our new report Pushed to the Precipice: How Benefits Cliffs and Gaps Undermine the Safety Net for New Yorkers.

Please join us Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 11 AM as we share our report findings and recommendations, consider some proposals to address larger financial gaps, and discuss our next steps in the fight to strengthen the safety net.

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Caught in the Gaps: How the pitfalls of cash assistance programs perpetuate economic insecurity for New Yorkers

On January 11, 2023, FPWA hosted a virtual event with and State Senator Persaud and Assemblymember Rosenthal to push for changes to New York’s cash assistance programs.
At the event, FPWA shared and discussed their newest investigative report, Caught in the Gaps. FPWA also previewed their forthcoming advocacy efforts for 2023, which will include working with a statewide coalition to urge officials to adopt an array of solutions to improve cash assistance. Find out more at fpwa.org

Registration is required.

Please be advised that by registering for this event, unless we hear from you otherwise, we will include you as part of our regular mailing list and you may receive solicitations from FPWA. Please also be advised that the event will be recorded by FPWA. By enrolling for this event, you hereby: (1) give consent for FPWA or any third parties to use your photograph or image in its print, online and video publications; (2) release FPWA, its employees and any outside third parties from all liabilities or claims that you might assert in connection with the above-described uses; and (3) waive any right to inspect, approve or receive compensation for any materials or communications, including photographs, videotapes, website images or written materials, incorporating photos/images of you. To revoke this waiver, please email info@fpwa.org

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