In early 2023, the lives of people in 170 Alexandria households took a significant turn for the better.
Selected from more than 4,100 applications, 170 residents were selected for the Alexandria Recurring Income for Success and Equity (ARISE), Alexandria’s guaranteed income initiative. Guaranteed income is money provided to residents with no strings attached, and the programs are designed to provide families the opportunity to improve their quality of life, explained Heather Peeler, president and CEO of ACT for Alexandria, the city’s community foundation.
The program is providing the chosen households with $500 per month for two years. Funding for the program […]
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