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Working Families Experience Positive Change with Guaranteed Income Program

Working Families Experience Positive Change with Guaranteed Income Program

A recent study conducted on the Richmond Resilience Initiative (RRI) guaranteed income pilot shows that working families have seen significant improvements in various aspects of their lives. The RRI is a unique program that provides a guaranteed income to working families affected by the “cliff effect” – those who earn too much to qualify for federal assistance but still struggle to make ends meet.

One of the key findings of the study is that the monthly cash payments enabled participants to pursue education while working full time. This allowed them to acquire new skills and qualifications, ultimately leading to better […]

Andrew Spira Leads The Global Push For Universal Basic Income, Drawing Inspiration From Successful Local And International Trials

Andrew Spira Leads The Global Push For Universal Basic Income, Drawing Inspiration From Successful Local And International Trials

Universal Basic Income (UBI) trials show positive effects worldwide in rural and urban settings, from Stockton, California’s urban centers, to Brazil and Kenya’s markets. Leading the charge is Andrew Spira , a staunch proponent of UBI, who points to these varied global experiments as concrete evidence of the program’s potential to significantly lessen poverty and transform lives.

Stockton’s recent UBI experiment, which provided 125 residents $500 monthly for two years, has become a focal point in Spira’s advocacy. Contrary to skeptics’ predictions, recipients utilized the funds responsibly, prioritizing necessities such as utilities, food, and healthcare, thereby debunking myths about misuse.

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New Mexico experimented with a basic income program that gave $500 a month to immigrant families. They used the money to pay rent and secure jobs.

New Mexico experimented with a basic income program that gave $500 a month to immigrant families. They used the money to pay rent and secure jobs.

A New Mexico guaranteed basic income program offered immigrant and undocumented households across the state $500 a month for a year. New Mexico’s basic income pilot provided $500 monthly to 330 immigrant households.

Pandemic relief excluded many immigrants, leading to economic hardship for undocumented families.

The pilot showed improved employment and education outcomes for participants. New Mexico’s basic income pilot set out to fill a gap in America’s financial safety net: many immigrants aren’t able to access help. Pandemic-era relief was largely restricted to US citizens, leaving undocumented households and families with mixed citizenship status without stimulus, rental assistance, […]

New Mexico experimented with a basic income program that gave $500 a month to immigrant families. They used the money to pay rent and secure jobs.

New Mexico experimented with a basic income program that gave $500 a month to immigrant families. They used the money to pay rent and secure jobs.

A New Mexico guaranteed basic income program offered immigrant and undocumented households across the state $500 a month for a year. Foto: Sean Pavone / Getty Images New Mexico’s basic income pilot provided $500 monthly to 330 immigrant households.

Pandemic relief excluded many immigrants, leading to economic hardship for undocumented families.

The pilot showed improved employment and education outcomes for participants. New Mexico’s basic income pilot set out to fill a gap in America’s financial safety net: many immigrants aren’t able to access help. Pandemic-era relief was largely restricted to US citizens, leaving undocumented households and families with mixed […]

Universal Basic Income: The Future of Financial Security in America?

Universal Basic Income: The Future of Financial Security in America?

Universal Basic Income (UBI) is an innovative idea gaining traction worldwide. UBI proposes giving every citizen a fixed monthly payment, regardless of employment status, to ensure financial security and reduce poverty.

Page 1 of 7 What is Universal Basic Income?

UBI is designed to provide a guaranteed income to every individual, not just households. The goal is to ensure that everyone has enough to meet their essential needs, such as food, housing, and healthcare. Proponents argue that UBI can reduce poverty, provide financial security, and give people the freedom to pursue education, start businesses, or take on creative projects without […]

Andrew Spira’s Transformative Push for Universal Basic Income Amidst Economic Upheaval

Andrew Spira emerges as a prominent advocate for Universal Basic Income (UBI), proposing it as a vital solution to the growing economic disparities exacerbated by the shifting global economy. Spira’s involvement in the UBI movement highlights his commitment to addressing these deep-rooted societal issues through innovative economic strategies. A New Approach to Economic Stability

Andrew Spira’s advocacy for UBI comes at a crucial time when cities across the United States begin experimenting with the concept. These UBI programs, often called guaranteed income, provide monthly cash payments to residents with minimal restrictions on how the money can be spent. This […]

Guaranteed basic income helps working class families. So why isn’t it more widespread?

Guaranteed basic income helps working class families. So why isn’t it more widespread?

Porchia Willis has spent a lot of time doing math.

There’s her rent in Cambridge, where she’s raising her 9-year-old daughter and the median cost for a 2-bedroom is about $3,200. She has a housing voucher, but it doesn’t pay for everything. There’s groceries, transportation, utility bills, and all the costs associated with raising a child, including childcare.

Those calculations got easier in September 2021 when the city announced Cambridge RISE, a Guaranteed Basic Income pilot program that would provide Willis and 130 other single-parent families with $500 per month for a year and a half — no strings attached. In […]

Arts Sector gathers to discuss Status of the Artist in Ireland & results from first year of the Basic Income for the Arts pilot

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Press release From Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Last updated on 27 May 2024 Arts Sector gathers to discuss Status of the Artist in Ireland & results from first year of the Basic Income for the Arts pilot • Report analysing the first year of the Basic Income pilot will be published today […]

What Is GIS CANADA? What Is Guaranteed Income Supplement, Check Eligibility, Payment Date & Facts

What Is GIS CANADA? What Is Guaranteed Income Supplement, Check Eligibility, Payment Date & Facts

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS CANADA) : Curious about the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS CANADA) in Canada for 2024? GIS CANADA is an important support program for some older adults in Canada. But who can get this help, and how does it work? This article will explain what GIS is, who can get it, and how it helps eligible people in Canada.

The Government of Canada has announced a stable Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) Program to assist senior citizens facing financial difficulties. The GIS 2024 provides monthly assistance of $2924 from the government, directly credited into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. The objective […]

Good news for thousands of Americans: new stimulus checks in monthly payments

Good news for thousands of Americans: new stimulus checks in monthly payments

Getty Images Historic change in SNAP benefits raises concerns: how it will affect you starting this month

Good news for you: this month you will receive $1300 stimulus checks if you do this

$7,000 Payments for thousands of Americans: historic move in this state Wouldn’t it be nice to have a guaranteed check outside of your regular income? Well, in states with a guaranteed income program in stimulus checks , you can get extra money with no strings attached. Want to learn more, keep reading to find out. Guaranteed income program coming to Chicago in stimulus […]