Give me an S. Give me another S! No, we’re not playing Wheel of Fortune, but we are talking about Social Security. Social Security is very confusing, not without good reason. Between delays in processing time, repetitive forms, and boilerplate denials, there is good reason to believe that Social Security is like falling into a black hole. Never fear, though, Benefits in Action is here. Benefits in Action is a Colorado nonprofit that, among other things, assists folks with Social Security...

Who was Clara Barton? Clara Barton was a teacher, a patent clerk, a Civil War nurse, and the founder of the American Red Cross. This Women’s History Month, we honor her because her legacy of service and systems change still shapes how our country responds to crisis. Born in 1821, Clara began her career as a teacher before becoming the first woman clerk at the U.S. Patent Office. This was an extraordinary achievement at a time when professional opportunities for women were limited. Despite...

With heavy hearts, Benefits in Action will close our Food Delivery Program effective April 30, 2026. The final day to request food delivery is April 24th. This was an extremely difficult decision, and it has been an honor to serve our neighbors through this program. Although we can no longer provide food directly, our team remains deeply committed to helping individuals and families apply for and access SNAP (food assistance) and other healthcare benefits essential to thrive. We will also...