‘Cash improves lives’: In S.F., Black-Jewish group embraces guaranteed income programs

‘Cash improves lives’: In S.F., Black-Jewish group embraces guaranteed income programs

Choreographer Marika Brussel (left) is one of 190 artists receiving money from the San Francisco Guaranteed Income Pilot for Artists. (Photo/LexMex Art) Marika Brussel has been receiving $1,000 each month since May, no strings attached, from the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. The 52-year-old ballet teacher and choreographer is one of 190 artists living in San Francisco who are participating in an 18-month guaranteed income program run by YBCA and funded by the city of San Francisco and private donors. The extra income has been both a professional lifeline and a big morale boost during lean pandemic times.

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