Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program Officially Launches

Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program Officially Launches

Pilot program guarantees monthly income to 1,000 selected residents

by Dolores Quintana

Los Angeles has taken a big step forward and launched Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program that is part of LA County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative. 1,000 participants were selected and they would be given a $1,000 stipend every month for the next three years. Residents of 18 to 91 from across the county who speak Armenian, Cantonese, Persian, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and English are participating in the pilot program.Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors President Holly J. Michele said via a press release, “I look forward […]

Guaranteed Income: Blueprint for a Stronger Safety Net

Guaranteed Income: Blueprint for a Stronger Safety Net

Play A recipient of guaranteed income from Springboard to Opportunities’ Magnolia Mother’s Trust. The program gives $1,000 per month for 12 months to families headed by Black women living in federally subsidized housing. (Instagram/Springboard to Opportunities) By Katie Fleischer for Ms. Magazine .
Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for Florida News Connection reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service Collaboration

If you’ve ever waited in line at the DMV or struggled doing your taxes, you know how frustrating unnecessary bureaucracy can be. For low-income families looking to receive benefits from state or federal welfare agencies, that bureaucracy can prevent […]

Guaranteed Income Program Begins for 1,000 LA County Residents

Guaranteed Income Program Begins for 1,000 LA County Residents

Photo: Getty Images LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles County’s guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years, officials said Tuesday.

The recipients were chosen randomly from more than 180,000 people who applied for the program.

"Given the huge number of L.A. County residents who applied, it’s abundantly clear that a guaranteed basic income is an idea whose time has come," Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said. "I’m confident that we will see what other pilots have already shown: that a guaranteed basic income, by giving people a bit of financial breathing […]

Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program Has Officially Begun

Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program Has Officially Begun

Pilot Program Gives 1,000 Selected Residents Guaranteed Monthly Income

By Dolores Quintana

Los Angeles has taken a major step forward and launched Breathe: LA County’s Guaranteed Income Program which is part of LA County’s Poverty Alleviation Initiative. 1,000 participants were selected and will receive a $ 1,000 stipend every month for the next three years. Residents from 18 to 91 from all over the county who speak Armenian, Cantonese, Farsi, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and English are all taking part in the pilot program.Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly J. Mitchell, said via a press release, “I […]

Guaranteed income program begins for 1,000 LA County residents

Guaranteed income program begins for 1,000 LA County residents

LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Los Angeles County’s guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years, officials said Tuesday.

The recipients were chosen randomly from more than 180,000 people who applied for the program.

"Given the huge number of LA County residents who applied, it’s abundantly clear that a guaranteed basic income is an idea whose time has come," Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said. "I’m confident that we will see what other pilots have already shown: that a guaranteed basic income, by giving people a bit of financial breathing room, allows them […]

Chosen LA County residents will start getting $1,000 a month

Chosen LA County residents will start getting $1,000 a month

PREV. COVERAGE: Angelenos could receive $1,000 a month for 3 years through this program PREV. COVERAGE: The program will select 1,000 random applicants to receive $1,000 a month for 3 years, no strings attached. CONNECTING… LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles County ‘s guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years, officials said Tuesday.

The recipients were chosen randomly from more than 180,000 people who applied for the program.

"Given the huge number of L.A. County residents who applied, it’s abundantly clear that a guaranteed basic income is an idea whose […]

Guaranteed $1,000 Income Program Begins In Los Angeles County

Guaranteed $1,000 Income Program Begins In Los Angeles County

Predicting the program would eventually grow, county officials announced that 1,000 people are now receiving $1,000 a month for three years.

The recipients were chosen randomly from more than 180,000 people who applied for the program. (Shutterstock) LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles County’s guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years, officials said Tuesday.

The recipients were chosen randomly from more than 180,000 people who applied for the program."Given the huge number of L.A. County residents who applied, it’s abundantly clear that a guaranteed basic income is an […]

Guaranteed Income Program Begins for 1,000 LA County Residents

Guaranteed Income Program Begins for 1,000 LA County Residents

Photo: Getty Images LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles County’s guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years, officials said Tuesday.

The recipients were chosen randomly from more than 180,000 people who applied for the program.

"Given the huge number of L.A. County residents who applied, it’s abundantly clear that a guaranteed basic income is an idea whose time has come," Supervisor Sheila Kuehl said. "I’m confident that we will see what other pilots have already shown: that a guaranteed basic income, by giving people a bit of financial breathing […]

Direct Payment Deadline: Last day to apply for $500 checks in Illinois

Direct Payment Deadline: Last day to apply for $500 checks in Illinois

By partnering with Northwestern University , the city of Evanston in Illinois has launched a universal basic income program called the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program , which will provide 150 households with 500 dollars per month for one year.

The aim of the program to study the impacts of guaranteed income and will provide researchers at North Western University a first hand account of a beneficiaries’ experiences after receiving this stimulus check. All the details from the historically high Alaska direct paymentsMC "Evanston is proud to join the growing Guaranteed Income movement," Mayor Daniel Biss said in a press statement.

"These […]

Instant Payment Deadline: Last Day to Apply for $500 Checks in Illinois

Instant Payment Deadline: Last Day to Apply for $500 Checks in Illinois

Byou work with Northwestern University , the city of Evanston in Illinois has launched a universal basic income program called the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program which will provide 150 households with $500 a month for a year.

The goal of the program is to study the effects of guaranteed income and provide researchers at North Western University with a first-hand look at beneficiaries’ experiences after receiving this stimulus control.

Evanston is proud to join the growing guaranteed income movement Daniel Biss said in a press statement.“These programs provide no-obligation assistance, giving recipients the opportunity to spend the money in the way […]