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Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved
A basic income program for the arts in Ireland ends in August after three years.
Opinion: A Guaranteed Basic Income Program Was a Lifeline for Me
UpTogether told us: “Here’s money that we know folks need. You figure out how it works best for your family.”
Hundreds of care leavers were given free money, no strings attached. Here’s what happened
The Welsh basic income pilot for care leavers has come to an end, but its effects have been profound
Report finds that the impact of Basic Income for Artists is far-ranging and affects all aspects of artists lives
The Minister for Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD is today publishing a report that has collected and analysed the experiences of the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) recipients.
How would $500 a month change your life? These Iowans got it for 2 years; how it helped.
By: F. Amanda Tugade Read original post here. Kelli Wright’s duplex may be a short drive from her old
Can $1,000 a month help more students land nursing careers? An L.A. pilot effort says yes
Community colleges play a critical role in addressing California’s persistent demand for healthcare workers, preparing students to become the state’s next generation of nurses, medical assistants and physical therapy aides.
‘It comforted me:’ Oakland’s guaranteed basic income program ends. Here’s who it helped
Oakland’s pilot guaranteed income program — one of the largest in the country — allowed participants to stay housed and get employment, according to a study of the initiative released Tuesday.
Madison program gave away cash. People worked even more.
When Vanessa Munsey applied for the state’s first guaranteed income program almost three years ago, she was living out of her car with her infant and three-year-old son.
The first German long-term study on unconditional basic income ended after three years. And it refutes a central argument from the critics.
The first long-term study on the unconditional basic income in Germany shows that it improves people’s happiness and mental health. Despite the financial support, recipients do not reduce their working hours more than others.
Cook County leaders are touting the success of their guaranteed income pilot program
With federal funding for guaranteed income spent, a committee will determine what’s next for the county program.
SFCC student says guaranteed basic income pilot ‘helpful in every way’
In the midst of it all and just 29 years old, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Lawmakers look to expand California’s guaranteed income program
California started a $35 million guaranteed income program in 2023, giving people monthly checks for 12 to 18 months with no requirements on how to spend them. Now, some lawmakers are looking to find permanent funding for it.
Two cities tried basic income for formerly incarcerated people
Six hundred dollars a month was the boost some formerly incarcerated people needed to rent apartments, cover unexpected expenses, and land steady jobs.
UBI Taiwan’s single-parent basic income reaches a new ‘milestone’
UBI Taiwan hosted a press conference to spotlight the progress of its basic income pilot program for single-parent households.
Over the past half-decade, guaranteed basic income programs have improved lives around the country. Now they’re under political attack.
How to Save a Saving Grace? Guaranteed income programs specifically target people from socioeconomic backgrounds more likely to experience poverty and homelessness.
Revolutionize social assistance by learning to trust
Welfare almost always comes with strings attached. Imagine what would happen if it didn’t.
Tuberculosis rates plunge when families living in poverty get a monthly cash payout
What if the best medicine isn’t a pill or vaccine — but it’s cold cash?
‘We can’t believe you would just trust us’: why social assistance shouldn’t come with strings attached
Evidence from many countries shows that the administrative practices associated with conditions have a tendency towards discrimination and dehumanisation.
Housing those in need through a basic income
It has been shown to be an effective and immediate tool in reducing homelessness.
Tacoma guaranteed basic income pilot results released
Results of the GRIT pilot demonstrate that a modest, unrestricted cash investment can improve families’ financial stability, food security, well-being, and reduce poverty in our community.
A UBI program in Florida hopes to keep people out of prison through direct payments. They say it’s changing lives
‘Hope goes a long way’: guaranteed income is a lifeline for ex-prisoners
An artist used his $500 monthly basic income to build his hip hop career: ‘It’s not feasible to create art in a place of distress.’
Tarli, 36, said cash payments helped him afford equipment for his hip hop career.
Nearly every basic income pilot studied has shown higher rates of employment
By PR Newswire See original post here. WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — More than one dozen academic studies have found
How Does Basic Income Impact Artists’ Lives?
A report by Creatives Rebuild New York finds that recipients of its $1,000 monthly payment program saw increased financial stability and individual well-being.
Aisha Nyandoro Showed America What Happens When You Give Mothers Cash
Money—the type that can be spent on anything—has been out of favor as a method of helping impoverished Americans.
Unconditional monthly cash improves lives in South Africa, study finds
The Unconditional Cash Transfer Project gives monthly cash transfers to 100 unemployed graduates
The basic income myth: cash discourages work
Experts say basic income can help participants afford job training and land higher-paying roles.
The director of Sam Altman’s basic income study says one of the most interesting results was an increased interest in starting a business
What happens when you give people $1,000 a month? They start thinking about launching a business.
These Coloradans experiencing homelessness were given different sums of money – no strings attached. Here’s what happened
“It’s based on the mindset,” he said. “It’s not how little I’m getting, but what I do with what I have.”
75 artists received $9,000 each in a basic income trial. The cash helped a yarn guru to buy a house and a new car.
Torri Hanna said the basic income program helped her navigate a tough period of her life.
Meet the new moms using up to $700 in monthly basic income to afford childcare. It could be the answer to helping parents stay employed.
Some parents say guaranteed basic income helped them afford childcare, allowing them to secure jobs and promotions at work.
In experiments, San Diego researchers gave cash to low-income people. Here’s what they learned.
A new report details the impact of four direct payment, guaranteed-income programs for San Diegan County residents.