The Monarch Foundation

A family foundation scaling simple & inclusive solutions that solve some of our society’s toughest problems. Behind The Bridge Project (@bridgeprojectny)

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Cash Meme Tuesday? 🧡👶🏽

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Check out this awesome new piece about Bridge’s recent expansion to Buffalo ⬇️

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“If tax cuts help the wealthy, guaranteed income will do that same for the poor.”👀

https://t.co/hb0OOFkCo0

[7 News WKBW @WKBW]

The Bridge Project is coming to Buffalo to help expecting mothers receive financial assistance to ensure the moms in need can make ends meet. https://t.co/1so1OdT50B

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🗣️We are LIVE! If you live in Buffalo, apply to join The Bridge Project here: https://t.co/nyxBOvmHSW 💫

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@bridgeprojectny @news4buffalo @TheBuffaloNews @MayorByronBrown We cannot wait!! 👶🏽💓

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Have you heard? 👀

@news4buffalo @TheBuffaloNews @MayorByronBrown

https://t.co/NCXvY5E5Nw

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

“Lisa Chin said the money was a godsend because she had to stop working and wasn’t eligible for maternity leave. She used it for diapers, a stroller and transportation for her daughter’s frequent medical appointments due to delivery complications.”

https://t.co/G5DXrmaGGh

[University of Michigan Poverty Solutions @UmichPoverty]

TONIGHT: In support of nearly 13M American children living in poverty, @Roosevelt_House is hosting three critical discussions about soaring rates of deprivation—and how we can stop child poverty now. Join us online at 6pm ET for this first talk: https://t.co/o8cuM4eC7Z

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

This is what cash looks like for a new mama— the ability to buy all the things her baby needs but previously couldn’t afford. And because mother knows best, all our funds are completely #unrestricted.

#cash #Bridge4Babies #basicincome #childpoverty #nyc

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

Raising a baby in the US costs nearly $29k per year on average. That’s a heavy lift no matter your income.

Eligible pregnant folks are able to receive up to $1000 per month for three years with no strings attached. Click the link in our bio to learn more. 🧡👶🏽

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

We think the moms in The Bridge Project are pretty incredible, so we want you to hear from them about the effect unrestricted cash has had on their lives. 🧡🫶🏼☺️

#cash #basicincome #babybonus #Bridge4Babies

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

“Compared to other support programs such as food stamps, the Bridge Project offers more comprehensive, direct support.

“I would love it if this [program] could be able to help moms across the nation.” 👶🏽💓

https://t.co/BO6lcD1UV4

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

No #CashMemeMonday today… instead, we’re launching a new application method. No more once-a-year windows, we will be enrolling folks continuously through the year! 👶🏽🧠🫶🏼

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[Center for Effective Philanthropy @CEPData]

Read "A Plea to My Fellow Philanthropists: Let’s Lose the Red Tape" from Holly Fogle of @Monarch_Fdn and @bridgeprojectny on the CEP blog: https://t.co/6NIGkOefDc

[WomenMovingMillions @WomMovMillions]

More incredible news coming from our Board member, Holly Fogle! Holly’s nonprofit @bridgeprojectny was written up in @business as the organization's work transitions from pilot study to permanent program. (More in thread.)

https://t.co/yk7yzf70fi

[WomenMovingMillions @WomMovMillions]

WMM Board Member Holly Fogle has published an op-ed on trust-based philanthropy, featured in @CEPData! Read the article to glean insights on how she leads @Monarch_Fdn to “buck tradition” and trust those who are receiving direct donations.

https://t.co/XE6sq94Mkm

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Check out this article in Bloomberg about our program, The Bridge Project! It’s no longer a pilot— we’re in this for the long haul! 💪🏼

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

Allow us to set the record straight: The Bridge Project isn’t a pilot, we’re permanent. We know cash works and we intend on providing it to babies for many years to come. ❣️🤰🏽

https://t.co/ZoHtFGywn9

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

We’re encouraged by the Senate’s interest in the bill & will keep fighting for a NY where no baby is born into poverty! If you know a pregnant person who might benefit from cash allowance, encourage them to apply! Applications for BK + SI are now open: https://t.co/8Cn4zhBsU4

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

The bill is modeled off of the successful cash allowance program we’ve been running here in NY & is rooted in the belief that an investment in babies, during the pre and postnatal period, will have lasting impacts that reach far beyond the individual.

https://t.co/ir6XM040fF

[The Bridge Project @bridgeprojectny]

🎉We’re thrilled that earlier today, our bill with @jessicaramos to establish a Mothers and Infants Lasting Change (MILC) allowance was voted out of the Children & Families Committee, chaired by @JabariBrisport.

https://t.co/p0MfE88gui