Denver basic income pilot scores $5 million to extend program for another 6 months February 9, 2024 Basic Income Project’s new funding includes $2 million expected from city; program helps more than 800
Denver’s basic income pilot secured new funding from mayor after coalition of advocacy groups lobbied for it to continue December 6, 2023 There were 10,849 eviction filings in Denver County this year, the highest number since the 2008 financial crisis.
A Native American woman experiencing homelessness said a Denver basic income program allowed her to pay her bills and attend college November 20, 2023 The Denver Basic Income Project has received a $2 million commitment from the City of Denver in its 2024 budget, and is in talks to determine next steps, according to Donovan.
Denver basic income experiment gets vote from City Council for continued funding after successful preliminary results October 25, 2023 The Denver Basic Income Project gives cash payments each month to 800 individuals experiencing homelessness, no strings attached.
Is giving people cash working? What six months of Denver’s Basic Income Project tell us October 17, 2023 Six months ago, the Denver Basic Income Project (DBIP) started giving cash regularly to people experiencing homelessness, no strings attached.
Denver Basic Income Project and Mark Donovan Gaining More Confidence One Year In September 29, 2023 Denver Basic Income project leader Mark Donovan sees plenty of proof that his idea of giving out cash works to improve the lives of the homeless.