Harris County is setting the stage for a game-changer in the fight against poverty with the announcement of its "Uplift Harris" program, a pilot initiative offering a guaranteed income of $500 per month to qualifying low-income families.
As reported by FOX 26 Houston , this 18-month program is the first of its kind in Texas and is aimed at providing financial breathing room for 1,928 Harris County households, with the broader objective of enhancing their financial stability and health outcomes.
Set to make use of $20.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, Uplift Harris aims to tackle persistent economic disparities […]
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