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Send us Fan Mail Brittany Christenson is CEO of AidKit, a public benefit corporation building the infrastructure that enables governments and nonprofits to deliver cash assistance quickly and with dignity. Under her leadership, AidKit has distributed more than $400 million to over 110,000 households across 27 states, establishing new standards for rapid, targeted aid during disasters, economic shocks, and major policy transitions. AidKit recently supported LA County in their respon...
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