News & Updates
Accelerating Innovation in Benefits Access: MyFriendBen’s Vision and Commitment
Since its inception, MyFriendBen has been built alongside our community as a public good for all, using shared open source infrastructure. Today, the MyFriendBen team […]
MyFriendBen receives $2.4M grant to expand access to public benefits
Dear Friend- Since its launch last year, MyFriendBen has provided critical support to over 20,000 Coloradans, helping them navigate challenging circumstances. There’s the single dad […]
Families Thrive With Connection & Community
Implementing MyFriendBen in Jefferson County, Colo. More than 500,000 people in Jefferson County, Colo. – the third largest county in the Denver Metro Area – […]
Eagle County’s Economic Services Department adds a new online tool: MyFriendBen
By Scott Miller, Vail Daily There’s a lot of need in Eagle County, and only 24 people in the county’s Economic Services Department. That department […]
Denver Mayor Shares New Way for Denverites to Easily Find and Access Benefits
The City of and County of Denver and MyFriendBen announce a new partnership.
For Colorado families, getting by is getting tough
April 2, 2024By Elise Henson This tax season, countless American parents will be waiting to receive their Child Tax Credit. They’ll use it to pay […]
Podcast: MyFriendBen featured on Family Engagement Fridays from Early Learning Ventures
June 6, 2024 In this conversation, Jennifer García Rosendo speaks to Elise Henson from MyFriendBen. My Friend Ben is a FREE tool that will tell […]
New online tool helps Coloradans quickly determine which public benefits they might be eligible for
MyFriendBen works to increase access to basic necessities such as food and heat.
