El Monte guaranteed basic income pilot program shows signs of success March 26, 2024 The programs tracked participants spending on debit cards and found most spent it on basic needs like food, rent and gas.
Tacoma’s guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ may help more residents over next 2 years December 14, 2023 TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma’s guaranteed income program ‘GRIT’ could be on track to help another round of participants over the next two years.
‘I wouldn’t have food or a shower, everything has changed because of a little bit of money’ November 9, 2023 Jasmine, 18, has had a long history with social services and says she’s spent her life moving around
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.
What $500 a Month Means to Zinida Moore October 16, 2023 In an experimental program, 5,000 Chicagoans received monthly cash payments from the city for a year, no strings attached. Here’s how the money changed one woman’s life — and how it didn’t.