Single Stop is a nonprofit organization that fosters economic mobility and financial stability in the U.S. by connecting people through a coordinated "one-stop shop" platform that links individuals to a comprehensive array of federal, state, and local benefits and resources.
Founded by Elisabeth Mason as a national nonprofit in 2007, Single Stop grew out of a New York City-based initiative of the Robin Hood Foundation to reduce poverty and build economic security for individuals and families by increasing their access to public benefits and financial, legal, and tax services.
[6] Single Stop is an online screening tool that can quickly link students to federal, state, and local aid, with questions about household size, income, and location.
[8][6] The platform streamlines the process of connecting clients with services, addressing fundamental needs such as food access, education, healthcare, financial assistance, housing security, and tax preparation.
[6] Single Stop's services have been shown to positively impact student retention, academic performance, and persistence rates in external studies conducted by Metis Associates and The RAND Corporation.