COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Monday, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin announced the first direct payment to fathers in the Columbia Life Improvement Monetary Boost (CLIMB) pilot project will begin on Tuesday.
Columbia was one of 10 cities selected to be a part of the national pilot program. In partnership with the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition (MFC) , 100 Columbia fathers will be receiving $500 cash payments for a year.
According to Mayor Benjamin, cash payments are unconditional, and the dads can use the money for anything such as fixing their car, buying food, or buying movie tickets for their kids."This pilot seeks to […]
Full Post at www.wltx.com