Although many of you may be reading this post from the comfort and safety of your home, LIFT Dane continues its work developing technology and providing services in our community. Our Marketing Director, Fred Lauing, from Employment and Training, Inc. (EATA), has...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a reinterpretation of what poverty means as more and more Dane County residents lose their jobs. Many Dane County families cannot pay rent, buy food, or afford medical care. In response to this global pandemic, state and federal...
May 19, 2020 Via email to DavidA.Woldseth@wisconsin.gov Division of Trade and Consumer Protection Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection P.O. Box 8911 Madison, WI 53708-8911 Dear Rule Making Committee, I write in support of emergency rule (Wis....
The 14th Amendment of our country’s constitution guarantees equal protection under the law along with the guarantees of life, liberty, and equal justice. The killings of black citizens are a tragic reminder of our failure as a country to ensure these rights to all....
In a time of unprecedented uncertainty, it’s even more important to enlist the assistance of someone to help navigate the complex world of the law and legal aid. We at LIFT Dane are putting technology at the forefront as we explore ways to make it easier and faster...
The world is moving fast these days and I have lots to report since my March update. As the Director of this innovative, ground-breaking legal initiative, I monitor and am learning more about developments across the country with respect to technology advancements and...
A Moment In Time This fall marks two key milestones on LIFT Dane‘s journey towards becoming LIFT Wisconsin. Our efforts significantly advanced recently when we launched our web-based tool. The tool is unique because it allows Wisconsin residents the ability to access...
Dear Friends and Supporters, It is difficult to believe that the year of the Dream Up win is almost over. In 2019 at the end of June, we were on a high from LIFT’s win in New York with our idea of increasing the prosperity of low and middle-income Wisconsinites with a...
PRESS RELEASE LIFT Dane™ is Awarded Five-year Grant to Advance Health Equity for Wisconsinites Madison, Wisconsin—OCTOBER 20, 2020—The Economic Justice Institute Inc.’s LIFT Dane initiative is proud to announce that it has received a Community Impact Grant Award from...
Press Release LIFT Dane™ Launches Free Legal Tune Up Tool New Tool helps Wisconsin residents proactively find and resolve legal issues through use of public data. Madison, Wisconsin—November 9, 2020—LIFT Dane™, a joint venture created to improve the financial...