Policy & Practice
Collecting Evidence & Facilitating Adoption of a Strength-Based Approach Our vision at UpTogether is that all people in the United States are seen and invested in for their strengths and are able to build their social and financial assets. In order to see that vision made real, we partner with community members and policy makers […]
Philanthropy
Philanthropy Invest in your community with UpTogether Target your funds nationally, regionally or locally. Thank you for your interest in learning about ways to partner with UpTogether to boost and sustain long-term economic and social mobility for families with limited incomes. We see strengths. Since 2001, UpTogether (formerly Family Independence Initiative) has demonstrated that families […]
Partner
Partner UpTogether is not a program. It is not a charity. UpTogether is a community, a movement and a platform that highlight, invest in and accelerate the initiatives people in historically undervalued and financially under-resourced communities are taking to improve their lives.
Our Story
Our Story Why make poverty tolerable, when we can make it escapable? Our founder, Mauricio Lim Miller, launched Family Independence Initiative (now UpTogether) in 2001, having seen firsthand the faults of the U.S. social services system. He was frustrated watching the same families cycle in and out of social service agencies, while the financial resources […]
Join Spanish
¡Bienvenido a la Comunidad de UpTogether! ¡Comparta y busque apoyo para lograr sus metas! English ¿Qué es UpTogether? UpTogether no es un programa. No es una caridad. UpTogether es una comunidad, un movimiento y una plataforma que destaca y acelera las iniciativas que están tomando las personas, en comunidades con pocos recursos, para mejorar sus […]
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Welcome to the UpTogether Community! Share and seek support to accomplish your goals! Espanol What is UpTogether? UpTogether is not a program. It is not a charity. Hardworking people, families and communities don’t need more programs, charities or an outside savior. They have knowledge, power and solutions and are taking steps every day to accomplish […]
Impact
Investing in People Has Huge Returns Families Are Unique Each individual and family is unique. They have their own challenges, strengths and goals. That’s why they appreciate our strength-based approach. It allows them to use their UpTogether cash investments in whatever way is best for them and their circumstances. Although our members set their own […]
FAQ Spanish
Preguntas frecuentes y respuestas sobre la comunidad UpTogether. English General ¿Qué es la comunidad UpTogether? La Comunidad UpTogether es una plataforma en línea donde puede construir y fortalecer sus redes sociales – y obtener fondos – para que usted, sus amistades, familiares y vecinos puedan apoyarse mutuamente, alcanzar sus metas financieras y personales y salir […]
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers about the UpTogether Community Espanol General What is the UpTogether Community? The UpTogether Community is an online platform where you can build and strengthen your social networks so you, your friends, family and neighbors can support each other, reach your financial and personal goals, and move up, together. When funds are […]
Donate
Donate I have a group called Have Faith. It’s only a few of us, but because the UpTogether platform we are able to build close relationships and support each other, rather it’s food, shelter, clothing or a job listing, any resources can help. When UpTogether blessed me, I decided to bless my group back. We […]