Media Kit
UpTogether is a national organization with a bold goal of changing policies, systems, and underlying beliefs so that all people in the United States are seen and invested in for their strengths and are able to build power, reinforce their autonomy, and drive their own economic and social mobility.
Contact: media@uptogether.org
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Fast Facts
Founded:2001 (as Family Independence Initiative)
Total dollars invested: $135M+
Members: 600k+
Reach: 50 states, Washington DC + Puerto Rico
Our UpTogether approach
The UpTogether Approach: Community. Capital. Choice. recognizes and honors people’s strengths, abilities, and self-determination. Our strength-based view is the foundation of how we invest in families and the heart of our strategy to change systems.Â
Community
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Why We Do It:
People benefit from the power of community resources, knowledge and support to help each other.
How We Do It:
We collaborate with members and partners to create more opportunities for people to connect.
Capital
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Why We Do It:
People must have access to the resources they need to thrive.
How We Do It:
We offer financial support to individuals and families through unrestricted cash.
Choice
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Why We Do It:
People are the experts in their own lives and need full control over their time and resources.
How We Do It:
We trust that people can make decisions for themselves and their families, so our support comes with no strings attached.
Where We Work
10 total funds launched in 2021
To distribute a total of $11,552,100
15 total funds launched in 2021
To distribute a total of $18,868,000
8 total funds launched in 2021
To distribute a total of $3,960,225
4 total funds launched in 2021
To distribute a total of $7,199,440
