News and Insights

September 2023 Product Update

The latest and greatest from the AidKit team from June to September 2023.

Cook County's Guaranteed Income Program

The Road to Permanence: from a one time direct cash transfer to the largest public Guaranteed Income (GI) program in U.S. history.

June 2023 Product Update

Introducing an innovative and inclusive way to understand the important people in a potential recipient's lives.

A Journey Toward Greater Impact: AidKit's CEO Transition and New Chief Impact Officer Role

Katrina Van Gasse: Co-Founder & CEO of AidKit on The Caring Economy with Toby Usnik

AidKit Co-Founder and CEO, Katrina Van Gasse, speaks with Toby Usnik, former Executive Director of Public Relations for The New York Times, on his podcast, "The Caring Economy." 

New $42M guaranteed income program is using innovative tech to distribute funds

"The core of it is really wanting to empower people with choice, dignity, and opportunity," said AidKit CEO and co-founder Katrina Van Gasse.

DFSS Announces Initial Application Round for Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0

The Resiliency Fund 2.0 is part of the $1.9B Chicago Recovery Plan bucket of investments and represents a continued commitment from the City of Chicago.

The Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund

With AidKit’s experienced team and powerful technology platform, OSSE was able to quickly process applications and deliver no-strings-attached cash payments of up to $14,000 to thousands.

Dignity and Direct Payments

All too often, receiving aid has meant giving up agency. We believe it doesn’t have to. Between direct cash payments and technology like AidKit’s, charitable programs can deliver aid with dignity.

AidKit Will Provide Convenient, Secure Technology Platform for Cook County Promise

The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will provide $500 monthly cash payments to 3,250 low-income families for 24 months.

Mayor Lightfoot Announces April 25 Launch of Applications for the Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot

The Chicago Resilient Communities Pilot will be one of the largest monthly cash assistance programs in the nation and will support 5,000 low-income households with $500 each month for 12 months.

Direct Cash for Friend Family, and Neighbor Caregivers

Mile High United Way started a direct cash assistance program for Family, Friends, and Neighbor (FFN) child care providers experiencing financial loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leveraging Technology to Power Historic Guaranteed Income Pilot in Georgia

AidKit is a proud partner of GiveDirectly and the Georgia Resilience and Opportunity Fund, helping to power In Her Hands, the largest long-term guaranteed income program focused on Black women.

AidKit helps Colorado Refugee Services Program Efficiently Scale Assistance

AidKit is proud to announce a new partnership with the Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP) to provide a modern, secure, and efficient platform to provide Refugee Cash Assistance.

Left Behind Workers Fund

Left Behind Workers Fund initially raised and distributed $200,000 to workers in need, later attracting substantial philanthropic and government investment and growing the amount to over $38 million.