Help a family meet their most pressing needs
Every gift goes directly to a family to spend on what they need most.
Every gift goes directly to a family to spend on what they need most.
Your Donation Empowers Low-Income Families to Meet Essential Needs
Direct Giving Lab puts cash directly in the hands of low-income families so they can meet their own most pressing needs, whether that's food, medical bills, or continuing their education. We trust families to know what they need most.
“The most compelling aspect of DGL is putting money in the hands of people who need it and letting them decide how to spend it. I also like the fact that the families are located in the US. We need to take care of people in our backyard before we look elsewhere. I am a strong believer in basic income and love the idea that DGL’s work can be used for broader changes in social policy.
I would say even if you can only give $15 a month you should do it. For the price of a Netflix subscription you can help a family deal with an emergency financial situation. It’s really a no brainer.”
– Yahya Haque, Direct Giving monthly donor since 2018
Your money is a great help to us. Thank you!
Donor advised funds or other giving platforms can find us using our EIN: 82-2521095
Physical checks can be sent to: 1534 McDaniels Ave Apt 3C, Highland Park, IL 60035