Single Stop USA
Connecting individuals to essential benefits and community resources.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| investor | €0.0 | round | |
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| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Single Stop USA is a national non-profit organization that aims to foster economic mobility by connecting individuals and families to necessary benefits and resources. The organization was founded in 2007 by Elisabeth Mason as an extension of a New York City-based initiative by the Robin Hood Foundation. Since February 2017, Single Stop has been part of The Fedcap Group, a network of non-profits.
The organization operates on a "one-stop shop" model, utilizing technology and partnerships to streamline access to a wide array of public benefits and community resources. Its core product is a proprietary online screening tool that can quickly determine a user's potential eligibility for up to 27 federal, state, and local benefits. Beyond the initial screening, the platform provides application assistance, case management tools for partner organizations, and a mapping feature to locate local service providers. The resources available through the platform address needs such as food assistance, healthcare, housing, tax preparation, legal aid, and financial counseling.
Single Stop primarily serves low-income individuals and families, with specific initiatives focused on community college students and veterans. The organization partners with a diverse network of over 100 institutions, including community colleges, food pantries, libraries, and health centers, to deliver its services directly to clients. This co-location model aims to reduce barriers and integrate support services into places people already frequent. For its partner organizations, Single Stop provides the technology platform, training, and technical assistance, along with real-time reporting and analytics to track outcomes.
Keywords: anti-poverty, benefits screening, economic mobility, financial stability, social services access, community resources, public benefits connection, student support services, case management platform, non-academic barriers, food security, tax preparation assistance, wraparound services, financial counseling, legal aid, non-profit technology, human services, poverty alleviation, benefits eligibility, community partnerships