Blog & Updates
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EMPath President & CEO Elisabeth Babcock to Step Down in 2022 After Over 15 Years
Babcock to retire in June 2022; board launching national search for successor
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Participant Perspective: Claire
"Anything that matters to you, you need to advocate for it."
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Panel Discussion: Benefits Cliffs & Coaching
EMPath's recent webinar sparked a critical discussion on the benefits cliff, how it often traps families and penalizes them for getting ahead.
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Member Highlight: STRIVE
Providing free comprehensive job training and placement services with wraparound supports designed to address barriers.
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Massachusetts has a chance to lift 41,000 children out of deep poverty. We can’t let it slip by.
Cash assistance in MA is still below the Deep Poverty Level. In a state as expensive as ours, this is unacceptable. EMPath testified in support of a bill that would raise grants and get cash to families who need it most.
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Statement on Census Bureau's 2020 Poverty Data
Statement from Nicki Ruiz de Luzuriaga, Vice President, Economic Mobility Pathways, in response to today’s Income and Poverty report from the US Census.
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Why Goals Matter
Our newest report examines the importance of goal-setting in helping families climb the economic ladder.
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Introducing Our Sustaining Partners Program
A new way to show your dedication to increasing economic opportunity for families.
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How Coaching is Transforming an Indiana Community
One member of EMPath's global learning community has implemented our research-backed coaching method — and is seeing great success.
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Advocacy Roundup: FY22 State Budget
An overview of critical measures included in this year's Massachusetts state budget. EMPath advocates for funding and policies that eliminate barriers and promote success for all families.