For some young New Orleans residents, guaranteed basic income helped them afford a ride to work. For others, the money helped cover school supplies and uniforms.
Between April 2022 and January 2023, the city gave 125 young people $350 a month, no strings attached . The program intended to fill gaps in the social safety net (which includes programs like SNAP, Medicaid, and rental vouchers) and alleviate financial stress for people between the ages of 16 and 24.
All participants were considered “ opportunity youth ” — not enrolled in work or school — at the start of the pilot. They […]
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