Reflecting on 2020 and Setting Our Sights on 2021

2020 was a year of extraordinary challenges that exposed and exacerbated the inequities and gaps in public benefits systems. In the face of the new reality brought about by COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn, a focus of leaders across the United States has included the importance of benefits access in providing relief to households across the country.

Since the onset of the pandemic, BDT has made crucial improvements and changes to expand our impact and meet the moment.

Infographic: 93,000 applications submitted and $150 million in benefits in 13 states


Without the tireless work of our team and partners, our achievements amid such uncertainty would not have been within reach.